Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3303		1781 Libertas Americana Bronze Medal by Dupre. (48. mm). Betts-615. The famous obverse deisgn with the July 4, 1776 date, is believed to be the prototype for our own "Liberty Cap" copper coins, first produced in our own Mint in 1793. Reverse: "Non Sine Diis Animosus Infans" 17/19 Oct. 1777/1781. Glossy medium chocolate brown, Extremely fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 3304		1783. Washington Medal. Silver, 35.75 gr. 40 mm. Baker-57, Julian CM6. Sanson's Peace of 1783 Medal. Struck in 1805 at the U.S. Mint. The dies engraved, and presumeably designed by John Reich, assistant engraver at the U.S. Mint for the medal's publisher Joseph Sansom, a Philadelphia merchant. Obverse: Washington in military uniform facing left, R. at the truncation, with legend "G. Washington C.C.A.U.S. (i.e., Commander (in) Chief Armies (of the) United States"; Reverse: Date 1783 over an eagle with lightning bolts emanating from its talons, but holding a laurel branch in its beak, hovering on a portion of the globe shown as "United States." Fine 12, with many bagmarks on both sides and some tooling evident below the bust. Extremely Rare; Rulau-Fuld (Medallic Portraits of Washington 2nd Ed.) state that only 5 pieces are known. A December 28, 1805 advertisement in Philadelphia's The United States Gazette offered the medals for sale, likely as a commemorative for Washington's military achievements and the 1783 Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War… "A medal worthy of the illustrious Washington has been executed in Philadelphia by a German artist (John Reich) upon the designs of a person of taste (Joseph Sansom), under the inspection of the Director of the Mint, the librarian of the Phiosophical Society, and other gentlemen of professional ability or acknowledged judgement. Proof impressions in gold and silver are now submitted to public examination at the book store of John Conrad & Co. where subscriptions will be received for the same. In gold 50 Dollars Silver at 5." Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. The Emile A. Tartakow Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 3305		1792. Bronze Liberte Francoise Medal by Galle (39.2 mm). French issued medal for the National Convention of Artists in Lyon. Inspired design for Robert Scot's half cent? A pleasing chocolate brown, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 3306		1826. HK-1 Erie Canal Comp[letion Medal. NGC graded Struck in White Metal. MS-64. 150 made. White metal struck medal with obverse depicting Pan and Neptune, with legend: "UNION OF ERIE WITH THE ATLANTIC." Reverse depicts eagle perched upon world globe over shield with scroll inscribed "EXCELSIOR" below; legend: "ERIE CANAL COMM. 4 JULY 1817 COMP. 26 OCT. 1825"; inscription in exergue: "1826/PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK." Lustrous and well preserved for the issue. A desirable item. These came in a round turned-wooden case with lid (not included with this lot). Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 3307		1826. HK-1000 Erie Canal Completion Medal. NGC graded Struck in Silver. MS-63. Nicely toned. About 40 known. This handsome early American medal celebrates the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 after eight years of construction, a project that would spur development of the port of New York City in years to come. The Erie Canal spanned 363 miles across New York state, connecting the Great Lakes with the Hudson River. Issues were struck in white metal (pewter), silver, and a few in gold. Choice with prooflike fields. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 3308		Production Run of 1961 John F. Kennedy Inaugural Medals. The official medals by Medallic Art. All bronze, 70mm. Includes seven pieces showing progression from blank planchet to patinated finished medal. A very scarce set. Mint State. Lot of 7 pieces. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details	Realized $2,640
Lot 3309		Production Samples of the 1959 Alaska Statehood Medal. The official issue by Medallic Art. Consists of one each of the 63mm silver (#446) and bronze medals as issued and 4 additional completed bronze specimens showing different finishes and coloration. A rare set and the first we have handled. Five of the six are in original boxes. Mint State. Lot of 6 medals. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details	Realized $575
Lot 3310		Rare 1929 Herbert Hoover Inaugural Medal. Bronze, 70mm. The official medal designed by Henry K. Bush-Brown which was struck at the U.S. Mint and originally sold for $2.50. Aproximately 1000 pieces were issued but rarely offered these days. A very handsome specimen in walnut brown color. Mint State. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,020