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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: APRIL 9, 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
Demetrios I Poliorketes Tetradrachm 
The 'White Rose' Collection | Kingdom of Macedon, Demetrios I Poliorketes, (306-283BC) AR Tetradrachm, Salamis, c.300-295BC, Nike, blowing trumpet and holding stylis, standing left on prow of galley left rev. Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident, monograms flanking, 11h, 17.09g, (Newell, 18 (unlisted dies); HGC 3, 1012a) detailed and imposing strikes, lustrous with light cabinet toning, some softening to higher points but otherwise good very fine, rare The designer packed a lot onto a small coin, but it works. Nice coin from the SPINK Numismatic e-Circular 28. But why am I hearing the Harry Belafonte "Banana Boat" song in my head? -Editor
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John the Baptist Countermark on British Halfpenny 
British Halfpenny Countermarked twice with a Head punch. The two heads are stamped at an angle to each other. According to Rulau, this countermark is the head of "John the Baptist". John the Baptist was a prophet known in Christianity as the forerunner of Jesus. John preached about God's Final Judgment and baptized repentant followers in preparation for it. Jesus was among the recipients of his rite of baptism. John the Baptist and Jesus were second cousins. This countermark exactly matches the same countermark found on a 1794 Talbot, Allum, & Lee token that is plated in the Rulau Standard Catalog of US Tokens catalog (the TA&L token was in the Bob Vlack collection). Reference: Rulau E NY 886A (page 51, 4th edition). Note: This lot contains only the countermarked British Halfpenny. Unusual item - great research. -Editor
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1837 No Stars Dime 
1837 10C No Stars, Large Date, MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (31/8 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (29/25 and 0/3+). CDN: $4,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 682,500. (Registry values: N4719) From the Heritage April 10 U.S. coin sale. -Editor
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1970 CBS Sales Medal 
CBS 14K Gold Medal
Interesting and "eye-catching" corporate logo item - apparently an advertising sales contest award. I wonder what LTC and CTS stand for. -Editor
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Nick Carter Movie Advertising Note 
Interesting publicity piece for one of the "Nick Carter" detective films based on the books and radio show. -Editor
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