NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 9, 2023

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The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 28, July 9, 2023, Article 23

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 9, 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

Trinity College Dublin Gold Medal

Gold medal, Trinity College Dublin, possibly 15ct, 31g.

An interesting education medal - I hadn't seen this piece before. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Gold medal, Trinity College Dublin, possibly 15ct, 31g. (https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/
b0cb754afe1ec7e7db307a45332ca5e3/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/
carlisle-fine-art-antique-sale-of-ceramics-jewelle-lot-106/)

The Parents Magazine Medal

This is a award from Estate of Gregory Peck given to him from "The Parent Magazine Medal." It is made of bronze and signed on the bronze "Medal LLC Art ONNY". The plaque underneath reads : " Special Merrit Award To Captain Newman. M.D." It measures 6" tall 4.65" front and 2.70" wide. The actual bronze medal measures 2.50" diameter.

It's a Medallic Art Company product. Is that a Laura Fraser design? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
ESTATE OF GREGORY PECK AWARD FROM THE PARENTS MAGAZINE MEDAL GIVEN TO HIM (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/156446571_estate-of-gregory-peck-award-from-the-parents-magazine-medal-given-to-him?)

British Banknote Literature

Paper money. Ineson (John) - Paper Currency of the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, illustrated, cloth dust jacket, London 1999, V H Hewitt and J N Keyworth - As Good as Gold 300 Years of British Banknote Design (ex library) and a collection of others on the designing, making and collecting of mainly British banknotes, several booklets and related sale catalogues (approx. 24)

For bibliophiles, a group lot of titles on banknotes and money. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Paper money. Ineson (John) - Paper Currency of the Anglo-Boe... (https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/
a074ac2e817feb19967c91f29d88f4cb/1f1638c9faeb7c2641b7b1e9c67628d0/
antique-collectors-lot-1097/)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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