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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: NOVEMBER 12, 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
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Denarius 
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (ca. 81 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.82 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF? 5/5 - 5/5. Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; stork standing right at right / IMPER, oenochoe right (on left) and lituus left (on right); IMPER in exergue, all within laurel-wreath with berries. Crawford 374/2. Sydenham 751. Caecilia 44. Wonderful cabinet toning throughout with hues of cerulean blue hugging the devices. I'm guess I'm a sucker for cerulean blue. Not the best ancient coin design I've seen, but I like it anyway. From the Heritage November 14th Ancient Art sale. -Editor
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Mary Tyler Moore's Bulgari Monete Necklace 
Dr. S. Robert Levine tells The Hollywood Reporter of his decision to auction the jewelry and watch collection of his wife of 34 years, the beloved TV icon Mary Tyler Moore who died in 2017. That new purpose is raising funds for the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative, an organization that works to help preserve and restore vision in people who have diabetes. 21 pieces owned by the star — including a gold Bulgari necklace with a Roman coin commissioned by the couple (with an estimate of $25,000-$35,000) and a 5.14-carat emerald-cut diamond ring (estimate $40,000-$60,000) — are being sold in December as part of Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Fine Jewels auctions, and the nonprofit will be the beneficiary. 
We've sometimes discussed the use of coins in jewelery. Here's a high-profile item coming up soon at Sotheby's. -Editor
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Nepal Silver Mohar 
Nepal, Kingdom of Patan (Lalitpur), Srinivasa Malla (1661-85), silver Mohar, NS 786 (1666), 5.43g (KM 307). Struck slightly off centre, otherwise a pleasing example with minimal wear, graded by NGC as AU58. From the Sovereign Rarities Auction 11. -Editor
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Noe-1 Pine Tree Shilling 
1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-1, Salmon 1-A, W-690. Rarity-2. Pellets at Trunk. AU-50 (PCGS). The iconic Noe-1 Pine Tree shilling is regarded as the quintessential type coin in the Massachusetts Bay Colony silver series. These pieces were the first struck for those British colonies that would eventually become part of the United States. They are also among the few American colonial issues struck in silver. Produced to an uncommonly high standard of quality, and relatively plentiful by Massachusetts silver standards, the Noe-1 Pine Tree is a perennial favorite among both colonial type collectors and series specialists. For the grade, it is difficult for us to imagine a more attractive and inviting specimen that that offered here. Worthy of a premium bid. Provenance: From the Muddy River Collection. Earlier from Superior's session of Auction '88, July 1988, lot 2; our sale of the Dr. Gordon Shaw Collection, March 2017 Baltimore Auction, lot 141. Who doesn't like a nice Pine Tree? From the Stack's Bowers November 2023 Auction of the Muddy River Collection. -Editor
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1936 Berlin Olympics Medal 
BERLIN 1936 OLYMPICS - Medal - souvenir from the 1936 Berlin Olympics held in Nazi Germany. Obverse: Figures of gymnasts and inscription: Berlin Olympics 1936. Reverse: The bell specifically designed for the Olympics with the Nazi eagle clutching in its claws the five Olympic rings. And the inscription: "Ich rufe die Jugend der Welt" - "I call upon the youth of the world". The original bell tower was prominently positioned on the western side of the Olympic Stadium. It was built according to plans by architect Werner March and towered to a height of 77 meters. The bell was designed in collaboration by Johannes Boehland and Walter Lemcke. The sound of the bell was heard at the Olympics when Adolf Hitler officially opened the games and the athlete Fritz Schilgen, the last runner of the Olympic torch relay, brought the flame into the stadium. Diameter: 37 mm. Good condition. I don't believe I've seen this one before - it's not an athlete's medal, but the classic art deco obverse is nicely done. The reverse is awful (at least, awfully plain). -Editor
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Morgan Dollar Bell 
This stunning bell is meticulously crafted using original Morgan dollar silver coins, which were minted and circulated in the United States from 1878 to 1921. Each coin is carefully hand-selected for its exquisite detail and clarity, ensuring that every bell is truly one-of-a-kind. The Vintage Morgan Dollar Coin Bell showcases the beauty and artistry of these historic coins, making it a must-have for any collector or admirer of numismatic artifacts. The intricate designs and iconic images on the coins, such as Lady Liberty and the majestic eagle, are preserved and showcased in this unique piece. The Bulgeri necklace is made WITH a coin, but this oddball item purports to be made FROM a silver Morgan dollar. But unless my math is out of whack, they're being offered for less than the price of silver melt. How does that work? -Editor
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