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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: DECEMBER 26, 2021Here'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 
Mansfeld 1593, Taler, 28.56g. VF/EF. Line of Friedeburgs (Peter-Ernst I, Bruno II, Gebhard VIII, and Johann-Georg IV). Obv: Coat of arms. Rev: Saint George on horse right, slaying dragon. Donated by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. A nice Saint George and the Dragon piece. From the American Numismatic Society 2022 Gala sale. -Editor
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For bibliophiles and token collectors. Offered on Abebooks by George Jeffery Books (HERTFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom). -Editor
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1866 US Shield Nickel
A Shield Nickel is an unusual undertype for a merchant counterstamp, but I was attracted to this coin because of the careful triangle-shaped punches on both sides. Not entirely careful though, because one of the word punches ("Myers" on the obverse) is upside-down. From the eBay listings of Bob Merchant, -Editor
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Singapore Merchants Token: Asiatic Petroleum Company (Pulu Samboe), 1 cent, tin, 1920, weight 3.69g, (Pr-unlisted, SS-107), NGC MS 62. Ex-Garrett collection. NGC Cert. #3957233-023, Pedigree: Purchased from Numismatic Fine Arts, Beverly Hills CA, 20 May 1984, SC283 Barrett, Purch 488 An unusual piece offered by Spink. -Editor
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The United States Mint American Liberty Program celebrates modern renditions of the iconic Liberty that embody the ideals of freedom and equality first set forth in our Declaration of Independence. In the 227 years since its establishment, the United States Mint has issued a vast array of medals with the concept of Liberty personified by allegorical female figures. More than two centuries of evolution have borne witness to an ever-changing symbol. Today's American Liberty Medals are reinvigorating this motif with stunning, modern depictions of the allegorical Lady Liberty. Their images maintain our Nation's intimate connection with its history and founding principles, while at the same time recognizing our forward-looking, diverse and dynamic population and culture. The 2019 American Liberty High Relief Silver Medal™ is struck in 99.9 percent fine silver. The obverse (heads) features Liberty with 13 rays of light emanating along her headdress, symbolizing the free and creative spirit of America's people. Inscriptions are "LIBERTY" and "2019." The reverse (tails) features a bald eagle as it prepares to land. The inscription is "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." How did I manage to miss these when they first came out? I came across one of these for sale while looking for other things this week. Great medal with a striking original design. -Editor
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Country: East Caribbean States
Beautifully colored polymer note offered by Richard J. Reed World Currency. -Editor
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