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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: SEPTEMBER 29, 2019Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor 1537 Silver Medal of Karl V
 Silver medal 1537, after H. Reinhart. Ghosted Breast Picture r. with beret, robed cloak and the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, in the right scepter, in the left imperial apple // crowned double-headed eagle, on the chest four-bladed shield with center shield, surrounded by the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, to the sides ever a crowned pillar. 65.16 mm; 85.10 g. Habich II, 1, 1926; Coll. Lanna 598; Bernhart 93. Contemporary font. Fields chiselled, very beautiful-exquisite From the upcoming Künker sale. Google-translated text above. An amazingly elaborate medal. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
1770 Royal Academy Prize Medal
  Royal Academy Prize Medal, silver prize, 1770, by T. Pingo, laureate bust of George III right within border of leaves and pellets, GEORGIUS III D. G. MAGN. BRIT. FR. ET. HIB. REX, rev. a representation of the Torso Belvedere by Cipriani within a beaded circle, STUDY/ R. AC. INSTITUTED/ 1768, edge engraved, To Mr Stephen Francis Rigaud For A Drawing Of An Academy Figure, 1794, 55 mm (BHM 133), contained in original shagreen case. Two edge knocks on the obverse and slightly rubbed on the high points, otherwise nearly extremely fine and extremely rare. £1450.00 The Royal Academy was founded in London in 1768 under the patronage of George III. Stephen Francis Dutilh Rigaud (1777-1861). Painter. Son of John Francis Rigaud. Admitted to the Royal Academy in 1792. From the stock of dealer Timothy Millet. -Editor To read the complete item description, see:
1792 Barbados Copper Penny Token
 BARBADOS (WEST INDIES). Copper penny token. 13.16 gm. 30 mm. 1792. Head left wearing a coronet with a plume of three feathers / George III as Neptune seated in a chariot, being pulled left by two hippocampi; BARBADOES • PENNY 1792 around. Pridmore 15. KM TN 10. Spink (Colonial) Tn 10. Extremely Fine; depression across trident on reverse that was in flan before the piece was struck. Made by John Milton in July 1792. In 1789 Milton became assistant engraver at the Royal Mint. These private issue tokens were made for Sir Philip Gibbs, a planter. Interestingly, this was soon after the first issues of the provincial token coinage series that Dalton and Hamer catalogued in the early 20th century. Zeitgeist.... From Davissons upcoming E-Auction 32. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
1899 Barber Dime
  A nice affordable Barber dime from the site of David Khan. -Editor To read the complete item description, see:
1901 Yale Bicentennial Medal
  Sterling Silver Table Medal with obverse depicting Truth guiding Apollo's chariot. At top, LVX ET / VERITAS; signed at bottom, B L PRATT. The reverse bears five lines of inscription flanked by burning torches, VNIVERSITAS YALENSIS / A D MDCCCCI / CONCELEBRAT / COLLEGIVM YALENSE / A D MDCCI CONDITVM. The edge is hallmarked TIFFANY & CO. Ref: Marqusee 325. 2 3/4" diam. 5.625 ozt. Some wear. Bela Lyon Pratt was himself a graduate of Yale and was commissioned in 1899 by Professors Weir and Niemeyer to design this medal for the upcoming 200th anniversary of Yale College. I'd never seen this one before. By coin designer Bela Lyon Pratt. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
Ingle System Token Dispenser Register
How this ended up in a German auction is a mystery, but it looks to be in great condition and a wonderful opportunity for a token collector. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
Helen Hayes' Circus Saints and Sinners Medal
  Helen Hayes' ''Circus Saints and Sinners'' gold medal adorned with a triad of diamonds. Hayes counted this award along with her Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, one of just eleven people ever to win all four. Hayes was also the recipient of the National Medal of Arts and Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Circus Saints and Sinners organization in Pittsburgh, PA began as a retirement fund for circus performers. It segued into broader philanthropic endeavors as the circus diminished when television took center stage for entertainment. 14k gold medallion features the organization's logo dotted with a trinity of round brilliant cut diamonds, each measuring approximately .03 carat. Engraved name ''CIRCUS SAINTS AND SINNERS'' arcs across the top. Reverse is engraved ''HELEN / HAYES / Lambert Bros.'' Top center features a loop for suspending from a chain. Medal measures 1.5'' in diameter. Faint scratching to reverse, else near fine. From the Helen Hayes estate. I'd never heard of this organization before. Interesting item with a connection to my hometown - Pittsburgh. -Editor To read the complete item description, see:
1930 Uruguay 1 Peso Commemorative Banknote
 We are thrilled to offer an iconic note of South America and one of the earliest examples of a commemorative banknote in history. Various nations and kingdoms have used coins to commemorate important events since at least the 17th century, but commemorative banknotes are a relatively new phenomenon. This 1 Peso note from Uruguay was issued to commemorate 100 years of independence of the nation. It is dated July 18th, 1930, the date the Uruguayan constitution was adopted in 1830. For this special milestone, the nation decided to issue a three-note set (1, 5, 10 Pesos) which stood alone from their circulating notes at the time. They enlisted the Bank of France and their distinct design style to create a beautiful note, with a helmeted woman on the obverse and a maritime scene on the reverse. The words “Centenario de 1830” feature prominently along the top. While it is not known how many of these notes were issued, they are very scarce today. When they do show up, they are usually heavily circulated. Our piece, graded a problem-free PMG XF40 shows little in the way of actual circulation, and the grade is most likely down to how this note has been stored over the years. PMG has graded only nine examples of this note. From the site of David Lawrence Rare Coins. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
1943 British Linen Bank £100 Banknote
 British Linen Bank, £100, 3 March 1943, serial number Q/3 1/220, blue and pale red, red sunburst pattern art centre, arms top centre, Britannia at left, manuscript signature low left, printed signature of Mackenzie low right, reverse blue, Britannia at centre, value at left and right (PMS BL69b, Banknote Yearbook SC243b), last date and prefix for type, an original attractive extremely fine and rare From the upcoming October 10, 2019 Spink sale of the A.J. Simms Collection. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
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