NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: OCTOBER 3, 2021

Lot 007. Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm. Struck by Philip III in the name of Alexander III. Magnesia ad Maendrum mint, struck ca. 323-317 B.C. From the Don Hays Collection; Ex Bradley Bowlin.

Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (17.2 mm, 4.07 g, 11 h). Struck by Philip III in the name of Alexander III. Magnesia ad Maendrum mint, struck ca. 323-317 B.C. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress, paws tied at throat / ??????????, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and scepter; A beneath throne. Price 2968; Muller 1665. Superb EF, toned

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Lot 007. Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great. (https://agoraauctions.com/listing/viewdetail/52387)

Colony of Rhode Island. July 5, 1715 Redated 1721. Five Pounds, Genuine Indented Tall Note Bill of Credit, Fully Signed and Issued, Very Fine.

Fr. RI-18b. The earliest Colonial American bills of credit issued in North America are among the most important and elite historic fiscal rarities in the entire paper money canon. Among those, the earliest notes from the Colony of Rhode Island are especially elusive. Notes from this 1721 redated issue were referred to as the Second Bank. The current 5th Edition of the Newman reference, The Early Paper Money of America page 374 illustrates a Five Shillings low denomination note, apparently locked away in an institution. Our currently offered example is of the highest denomination Five Pounds. It appears to be of similar face quality, though was backed ages ago for preservation. Printed from the original July 5, 1715 engraved Copper Plates, which were then re-engraved, being redated with 1721 added, seen just below the text. Counterfeit notes were reported in during the period which led to a 1727 recall of the 5 denomination (along with the 40 Shillings). However, the Newman Collection catalogers confirmed that this currently offered pedigreed Ex: Boyd collection note as Genuine when last also describing the Early Paper Money of America plated Five Shillings note, later sold in the Newman Part VIII sale that sold in November 2017 for $26,400.

This former Boyd collection note is the only Five Pounds example reported to be known and is considered unique. It is shown listed in the (2008) 5th Edition of Newman with its prior auction price record selling at $14,950 last sold in May 2004. Overall, it presents beautifully, professionally conserved to Deacidify and remove surface soiling. This note also had a period acidic paper backing which was also removed, the laid paper backing adding reinforcement. The period laid paper lines are visible when backlit. Some areas of intaglio lettering from the plate are strong within the obligation cartouche. The lower left Seal displaying Rhode Island Arms with a central Anchor vignette is bit blurry, as if wetted once (as originally discussed in the Ford III catalog description). The top engraving with sun is clearly printed with the trivial top-most portion redrawn by an early collector (perhaps over 100 years ago) to fill out the note to its full tombstone effect. Fully signed at bottom and issued by; William Coddington; Edward Thurston and Robert Gardner; as the Committee.

One of the earliest Rhode Island bills known, unique and only known Five Pounds denomination, and of immense importance. This is only the second auction offering of this museum caliber bill of credit since its last appearance nearly two decades ago. Provenance Ex: Stack's John Ford/Boyd Collection Part III Auction, May 2004, Lot 557.

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Unique July 5, 1715 Redated 1721 Colony of Rhode Island Five Pounds Tombstone Style Tall Note Bill of Credit (https://www.earlyamerican.com/Auctions/ClientPages/lots.item.php?auction=10&lot=113)

   

   

New York, February 4, 1793, Reformed Dutch Church of Upper Canajohary. One Penny, Church-Money, Small Change Private Issue Note, Signed by Jacob Maskell, PMG graded Very Fine-25.

This boldly printed and attractive Upstate New York Small Change Private issued Church-Money note. Our current note appears finer in quality to the 5th Edition of The Early Paper Money of America by Eric Newman, One Penny shown illustrated on page 308, unpriced in any grade. Printed by C.R. and G. Webster, Albany its design has extensive typset text with ornamental border designs on both sides. Boldly signed Jacob Maskell as Treasurer. Holder notes, net repaired (although absolutely no repair is seen by this cataloger). We have previously sold a note from this issue, being in our EAHA Auction of November 10, 2007, Lot 767, 2 Pence, graded About EF which sold then for $1,062. This choice Reformed Dutch Church of Upper Canajohary One Penny note is lacking in most all New York specialised paper money collections. Rarely encountered.

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1793 New York Dutch Church of Upper Canajohary One Penny Private Issue Change Note PMG graded Very Fine-25 (https://www.earlyamerican.com/Auctions/ClientPages/lots.item.php?auction=10&lot=80)

1844 U.S. Large Cent

Countermarked "S & J / PITTSBURGH"

Brunk S-15.

Needs research. Several possibilities.

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1844 U.S. Large Cent, Counterstamp "S & J / PITTSBURGH" (Pennsylvania) (https://www.ebay.com/itm/133887935153)

Pre Civil War 1859 token Miller / Rulau NY 762 Nice Uncirculated. Good For One Chance In Raffle, For Numismatic Books, At A.B. Sage & Co. N.Y. Nov. 1859 (150-200).

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1859 Pre Civil War Merchant Token Augustus Sage Numismatic Books Geo Washington (https://www.ebay.com/itm/203625911066)

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