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V27 2024 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 27, Number 13, March 31, 2024, Article 21

Stack's Bowers will be selling the collection of the late Dick Johnson in April. Here's the announcement and several selected lots. Some nice items, many seldom seen. See the previous article in this issue for more on Dick's life and work. -Editor

Stack's Bowers Galleries is pleased to present our first offering from the Richard Wayne (Dick) Johnson Collection. Johnson was the founding editor of Coin World and a noted expert on art medals along with a wide range of other numismatic topics and concepts. He spent the vast majority of his career in numismatics, working for the Medallic Art Company and operating his own firms that specialized in medals and art medals (a distinction in which Johnson placed great stock). He was well-known in U.S. numismatic circles, not least for his prolific contributions to a range of numismatic publications covering a wide range of topics.

This first presentation will feature medals struck by the illustrious firm Tiffany and Co. and includes scarce and esoteric types both vintage and modern. Medals in silver and bronze are represented in quantity and cover many topics, ensuring something of interest for nearly every collector. The collection as a whole provides a window into the medallic production of a firm that continues to operate today, and collectors will appreciate the opportunity to view it from a historical perspective.

Lot 71010 "1779-1780" (1889) Washington Association of New Jersey Badge. By J.H. Whitehouse, struck by Tiffany & Co. Musante-Unlisted, Baker-Y100. Silver. About Uncirculated.

Lot 71015 1914 Avery Library Medal. By Victor David Brenner, struck by Tiffany & Co. Smedley-102. Silver. Choice About Uncirculated.

Lot 71023 1908 American Numismatic Society Fiftieth Anniversary Medal with Oak Leaf Clasp. By Victor David Brenner, struck by Tiffany & Co. Miller-19. Silver. About Uncirculated, PVC.

Lot 71048 1858 New York Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Cable Completion Medal. First Size. By Tiffany & Co. Copper. About Uncirculated.

Lot 71053 1912 Niagara Medal. By Frederick William MacMonnies, engraved by Paulin Tasset. Struck by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver. Mint State.

Lot 71057 1917 Theodore Newton Vail Medal. By Tiffany & Co. Silver. About Uncirculated.

Lot 71058 1928 Banker's Trust Company Presentation Medal. By Tiffany & Co. Gold. About Uncirculated.

Lot 71067 1910 National Academy of Design, Isidor Memorial Medal. By Tiffany & Co. Gold. Mint State.

Lot 71068 1973 St. Paul's School Board of Trustees and President's Service Medal. By Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver. Mint State.

Lot 71080 Undated (1995) National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences 37th Annual Grammy Nominee Medal. By Tiffany & Co. Bronze. Mint State.