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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 5, 2023Here'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
1797 Cheesemonger Counterstamp 
1797 British Cartwheel Penny
Brunk S-143.
Where else would I have the chance to use the word "cheesemonger" in The E-Sylum? A neat counterstamp from the eBay offerings of Bob Merchant. -Editor
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1814 Russia Alexander Jeton 
1814 Republic of Germany Counter Token Alexander I Medal: Obverse of Emporer Alexander I of Russia. Counter token with wear. Interesting piece I'd never seen before. -Editor
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Confederate Half Dollar Restrike 
*** Fully struck Confederate Half Dollar has full, sharp and raised Liberty. Great luster and eye appeal for this historic and popular issue. 340402 (FP) *** A nice example of the Scott restrike using a planed-down genuine 1861 half dollar struck with the Confederate Half Dollar reverse die. From the online inventory of Harry Laibstain Rare Coins. -Editor
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Jamaica Street Car Co.Token
JAMAICA. Jamaica Street Car Co. 1 Fare Token, ND (1876). PCGS MS-65.
Nice transportation token, but where is it from? New York City? From the Stack's Bowers February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction. -Editor
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1913 Henri Salmet Aviation Medal 
GREAT BRITAIN. Enameled Silver Presentation Medal in Wood Stand, 1913. EXTREMELY FINE. Dimensions: Approximately 110mm x 76mm. Hallmarks: Walking lion (sterling), letter "O"(1913), anchor (Birmingham), and D.G.C (Daniel George Collins). Allegorical woman, left, facing right with extended left arm offering wreath of victory. Monoplane in flight at upper right, another on ground between towers. Inscription along top and right PRESENTED TO MONS. H. SALMET BY A. LEON ADUTT. MAYOR OF MARGATE AS A MEMENTO OF A THREE DAYS MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITION OF FLYING AUGUST 1913. The silver plaque is pleasantly toned with light hues of silver and gold. A light scratch in the field below the outstretched arm is noted for completeness. The enamel is virtually complete; only the edge of the upper right canton shows some disturbance in the color. Henri Salmet was a famed French aviator who flew across Great Britain in an "Aeroplane Tour" sponsored by The Daily Mail in 1913 and 1914. A very historic and important piece of aviation history. Interesting early aviation medal. From the Stack's Bowers February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction. -Editor
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1929 $10 FIRST NATIONAL BANKNOTE VALENTINE NEBRASKA PCGS VERY FINE VF 25
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Valentine's Day is approaching. How about a nice Valentine, Nebraska National Bank Note for your special collecting someone? -Editor
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