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The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 9, February 26, 2023, Article 27

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 26, 2023

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

Perseus Tetradrachm

Perseus Tetradrachm

MACEDONIA. Perseus. Under Zoilos. 179-168 BC. Pella or Amphipolis. AR Tetradrachm, 17.03g (35mm, 12h). Laureate head right with stubble beard / Eagle with wings back standing on a thunderbolt; ??S???OS ????SOS above and at eagle's legs. Monogram E to r.; wreath surrounding. Pedigree: Ex Sotheby & Co., London, Auction 22. April 1970, Lot 98 (Fritz Collection)

From the online offerings of Shanna Schmidt. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Macedonia. Perseus. Under Zoilos. 179-168 BC. (https://www.shannaschmidt.com/greek-coins/macedonia-perseus-under-zoilos-179-168-bc)

1813 Half Eagle

1813 Half Eagle

The 1813 is the closest thing there is to being a common date in the Capped Head Right half eagle type of 1813-1829. It is seen with some regularity in grades through MS63, but it is scarce in properly graded MS64. It is quite rare in MS64+ and Gems are extremely rare with likely not more than three or four known.

Great coin from the online stock of Doug Winter. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://raregoldcoins.com/

Vercelli Synagogue Medal

Vercelli  Synagogue Medal obverse Vercelli  Synagogue Medal reverse

Medal commemorating the inauguration of a new synagogue in Vercelli (Italy), September 1878. Cast bronze.

Obverse: Relief of the synagogue's facade and an inscription: "I. Muggia. Vercelli". Reverse: inscription -"Inaugurazione del nuovo tempio israelitico in Vercell Settembre 1878" [inauguration of the new synagogue in Vercelli…]. Diameter: 46 mm.

First medal in a lot of two in the Kedem Auction House sale 36 closing today. I don't care for the plain reverse, but the obverse is nice. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Two Medals – Inauguration of Vercelli Synagogue / Albert Cohn – Italy (https://www.kedem-auctions.com/en/content/two-medals-%E2%80%93-inauguration-vercelli-synagogue-albert-cohn-%E2%80%93-italy)

Albert Cohn Medal

Albert Cohn Medal obverse Albert Cohn Medal reverse

Medal in honor of Albert (Avraham) Cohn, consultuat to James (Ya'akov) Meir Rothschild for charity matters, 1855. Cast bronze.

Obverse: relief of Tablets of the Law, Menorah and various vessels surrounded by an inscription in Hebrew. Reverse: dedication in Italian "for Alberto Cohn for charity actions for Jews" on behalf of Italian Jews. Diameter: 53 mm.

A second medal in the same Kedem Auctions lot. I don't care for this reverse either, but it's a great obverse. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Two Medals – Inauguration of Vercelli Synagogue / Albert Cohn – Italy (https://www.kedem-auctions.com/en/content/two-medals-%E2%80%93-inauguration-vercelli-synagogue-albert-cohn-%E2%80%93-italy)

1909 Tiffany Porfirio Díaz Silver Medal

1909 Tiffany Porfirio Díaz silver medal obverse 1909 Tiffany Porfirio Díaz silver medal reverse

Tiffany & Co 1909 Commemorative Sterling Silver Token, "Al Heroe De La Paz, El Estado De Chihuahua". Signed Tiffany & Co. Stamped Sterling Silver. Measures 2-3/4" diam. Approx. weight: 5.06 troy ounces Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00 Domestic Shipping: $40.00 Condition: Very good condition.

The legend translates to "To the Hero of Peace, the State of Chihuahua." The medal commemorates the visit of President Porfirio Díaz to the State of Chihuahua. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1909 Tiffany & Co Silver Commemorative Token (https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/kodner/1909-tiffany-co-silver-commemorative-token-4786483)

c1925 YMCA Gold Plated Award Medal

YMCA Gold Plated Award Medal

Early YMCA gold plated award medal circa 1925 est. value $125.00-$150.00

I'm sure there must have been many medals like this made over the years for various local YMCA's, but I don't believe anyone has ever cataloged them. Nice piece. Anyone know who made it? The listing only pictures on side. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 5454: Early YMCA gold plated award medal (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/Early-YMCA-gold-plated-award-medal-5454-c-9E5498491B)

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