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
Mexican 8 Reales with Wedding Chop
MEXICO. 8 Reales, 1879-Pi BE. San Luis Potosi Mint. PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, VF Details.
KM-377.12; DP-Pi66. With red tape chop character "xixi" (double happiness) on the obverse.
Chopmark News editor Colin Gullberg alerted readers that "Member Brett Moyer is selling a fine example of a wedding chop Mexican 8R in a Stack's sale in a few days." Interesting item.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
MEXICO. 8 Reales, 1879-Pi BE. San Luis Potosi Mint. PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, VF Details.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-YVNF5/mexico-8-reales-1879-pi-be-san-luis-potosi-mint-pcgs-genuine-chopmark-vf-details)
Edouard Manet Medal
Pleasing 1982 Edouard Manet medal in bronze and issued by the Monnaie De Paris. Front-facing bust of Manet on obverse; image of a child playing flute on reverse. Monnaie De Paris privy mark and date on edge.
From the eBay offerings of the American Numismatic Society.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
France - 1982 - Edouard Manet Commemorative Medal - Monnaie De Paris
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/134258003663)
Silver Baseball Medal
Vintage Sterling Silver Baseball Medal UNUSED
Marked Sterling but no maker mark. Never engraved.
1.5" with jump ring, 1" wide.
Very Good Condition.
What better for the tail end of baseball season than a silver baseball medal? Has anyone ever seen an engraved one of these?
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 313: Vintage Sterling Silver Baseball Medal UNUSED
(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/Vintage-Sterling-Silver-Baseball-Medal-UNUSED-313-c-C414AD1828)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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