NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: DECEMBER 31, 2023

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The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 53, December 31, 2023, Article 17

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: DECEMBER 31, 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

1853 J-151 Cent Pattern

Scarce R.6 pattern, only 32-40 minted. Very attractive, undergraded example has nice eye appeal and claims to higher grade. Trades from 3-5k. CU = 4750. Only four finer. If you like scarcity and a cool design you will love this one. Net Priced. 7226 (FP) $4500

Odd-looking spacing and lettering on the reverse. Glad this one didn't make it past the pattern stage. Nice coin regardless. From the Harry Laibstain Rare Coins site. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1853 1C J-151 *** PCGS PR64 (http://hlrc.com/Inventory/CoinViewer?id=871246003&c=23)

1797 Great Britain Two Pence Doubling Error
Ken Spindler writes:

"I think this is a pretty neat coin (for sale on eBay right now, PCGS VG08)! See the lettering on the broad rims of 1797 GB "cartwheel" tuppence - both sides."

1797 Great Britain 2 Pence doubling error obverse

1797 Great Britain 2 Pence doubling error reverse

Yes, neat error. Bad images. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1797 Great Britain 2 Pence PCGS VG 8 Copper Coin Mint Error DOUBLE STRUCK !!!! (https://www.ebay.com/itm/155598811023)

High School of Dundee Scotland Medal

A Scottish silver medal titled High School of Dundee Dott Memorial Medal for Dux in the Art Department, Awarded to Edward C. Scott, Session 1917-1918, maker George David Rattray. Approx. 2" diameter

A very nice school medal. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 1231: A Scottish silver medal titled High School of Dundee Dott Memorial Medal for Dux in the Art Departme (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/A-Scottish-silver-medal-titled-High-School-of-Dun-1231-c-AC74B3F82A)

Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medals

Barbara Streisand, Isaac Mayer Wise, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Hedy Lamarr, Gertrude Berg, Leopold Karpeles, Dara Torres, Robert Rosenthal, Sgt Barney Ross, Rabbi Jacob Frankel, ? Miller, Morris Berg, Lillian Wald, Milton Berl. Some had drawstring holders.

A great opportunity to acquire a collection of these super medals. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
14 JEWISH-AMERICAN BRONZE HALL OF FAME MEDALS (https://bid.alexcooper.com/lots/view/1-8HN679/14-jewish-american-bronze-hall-of-fame-medals)

British North Borneo Company One Dollar

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: George VI, 1936-1952, 1 dollar banknote, 7.1.1940, Pick-29, British North Borneo Company issue, small piece missing from left margin, Good, ex Joe Sedillot Collection.

From the upcoming Stephen Album Rare Coins auction. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: George VI, 1936-1952, 1 dollar banknote, 7.1.1940, Good (https://www.sarc.auction/BRITISH-NORTH-BORNEO-George-VI-1936-1952-1-dollar-banknote-7-1-1940-Good_i51275828)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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