Here'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
Henry VI Angelot d'Or
Henry VI, King of England and France (1422-53), Angelot d'Or, St. Lô Mint, minted from 24th May 1427, Angel Gabriel with outstretched wings resting hands on the shields of France and England, mintmark fleur de lis both sides, reads HENRICVS FRANCORV ET ANGLIE REX. Rev, Latin cross, lis to left, lion to right, legend surrounds XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT, 2.32g (S.8165; Elias.277 RR; Schneider 134; AGC 394A dies 2/a).
Offered by Baldwin's.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
HENRY VI ANGELOT D'OR (1422-53)
(https://www.baldwin.co.uk/product/henry-vi-angelot-dor-1422-53/#tab-description)
Atlantic Garden Admission Token
1863 Atlantic Garden, New York Civil War Merchant Token - "Free Admission"
Public theater admission tokens and passes have a long tradition in numismatics.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 358: 1863 Atlantic Garden, New York Civil War Merchant Token - "Free Admission"
(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1863-Atlantic-Garden,-New-York-Civil-War-Merchant-358-c-B7444398BA)
The Charentaise Medal
MEDAL REGIONAL BRONZE - THE CHARENTAISE -
ERNESTA ROBERT - MERIGNAC DECO SIGNED
Size :
6.4 cm = 2 33/64 inch X 5.1 cm = 2 1/64 inch
From an eBay seller in Portugal.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
MEDAL REGIONAL BRONZE - THE CHARENTAISE - ERNESTA ROBERT - MERIGNAC DECO SIGNED
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/165533050224)
1964 Austria Winter Olympics 50 Schillings
1964 Austria. 50 Schillings. Proof. Winter Olympics Innsbruck Commemorative. Silver. KM-2896. 34mm. 20g. The obverse features the denomination within beaded circle, small spray of leaves below, 3/4 circle of shields surrounding. Engraver: Edwin Grienauer. The reverse features Ski jumper facing left, Olympic logo above. Engraver: Arnold Hartig. Edge: Lettered FUENFZIG SCHILLING . Mint: Vienna, Austria.
From the American Numismatic Association Money Museum Store on eBay.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
1964 Austria. 50 Schillings. Proof. Winter Olympics Innsbruck Commemorative.
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/314071617767)
LAR Transregional Airline Medal
Beautiful unusual Bronze medal regional airlines
MEASURES - 7.50/8 CM
WEIGHT- 297 GRS
From a different eBay seller elsewhere in Portugal. Nice obverse design.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Beautiful unusual Bronze medal regional airlines
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/385010812079)
Nanking Inn Counterstamp
Chinese Cash Coin ?
Countermarked "NANKING INN"
Note: This "cash coin" could potentially be from another country that used square-holed coins: Korea, Japan, Vietnam, etc.
Brunk N-29.
Issuer: Nanking Inn
Business/Profession: Hotel, Inn, and/or Restaurant
From Bob Merchant's eBay offerings.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Chinese Cash Coin, Counterstamp "NANKING INN" (Hotel, Inn, and/or Restaurant)
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/134175043251)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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