Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 47

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4303		1763 Treaty of Paris Medal in Silver, Betts-446. NGC graded EF-45. 45mm, signed by Oexlein. By the terms of the Feb. 10, 1763 Treaty of Paris, it was decreed that all French possessions in America, west to the Mississippi River, would be ceded to Great Britain. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 4304		William Pitt Medal in Silver, Betts-515. NGC graded AU-58. Weight 558.8 grains, 43mm. High relief bust of Pitt facing left; rev: 7 line inscription. Though undated, Betts lists a conjectural date of 1766. The NGC holder shows a parenthetical 1863. Pitt was very sympathetic to, and highly admired by, the American colonists during the period of oppresive taxation and other abuses that led to the American Revolution. Enhanced by attractive old cabinet toning. Scarce. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 4305		1851 New York Agricultural Society Silver Medal. EF-40. Awarded to B Howess for "lot of Cast Steel Augers of Rochester." 807.8 Grams. 53.85 mm. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 4306		1853 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanical Association Silver Medal. 50.6 mm. NGC graded AU-55. "Award to Palmer & Hall for Magnetic Telegraph Apparatus Exposition 1853". Engraved by F.N. Mitchell. Allegorical figure of Industry with a moving train and lighthouse in background "Fear Not". Attractive dusky antique toning on both sides. A lovely and very interesting medal. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4307		War of 1812, USS Constituiton Sea Battle Medal by Lovett. NGC graded AU-58. Ca. 1860s, R. Lovett Jr. Philadelphia, Series 3, 30.25mm, reeded edge. M-PA-344M. Commemorates the August 19, 1812 sea battle when superior gunnery of the Frigate USS Constitution resulted in a victory over the British ship Guerriere. Obv: Sea battle scene, rev: five line inscription within wreath. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4308		U.S. Mint Medal, 1866 General Meade, Julian PE-20. Bronze, 80mm, by Anthony C. Paquet and signed by him on obv. and rev. Mint State 60. Struck to honor Major General George Meade as Victor at the Battle of Gettysburg. Paquet's outstanding design struck in high relief. A few tiny scattered spots do not seriously detract from the eye appeal of this specimen, with handsome slightly reddish mahogany coloration. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 4309		Group of Exposition Medals. 1892-93 Columbian Expo AE badge, pendant 35mm, top brooch bar with Superintendent bar below, on faded blue ribbon. Minor edge bump, o/w EF. 1904 St. Louis Expo Silver Medal. President Roosevelt Dollar. HK-308. Prooflike AU in custom lucite holder. 1909 Hudson Fulton Expo, Official's Badges (2 pcs) on ribbons, one with "Aide" brooch bar, this VF with verdigris, another with "Citizen's Comm." top bar, this EF in original Medallic Art case. Total of 4 pcs. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $748
Lot 4310		1972 Francklin Mint Apollo 17 Platinum Medal, 38 mm. approximately. 2 oz. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. #6 of 30 made. First of these we have handled. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 4311		1976 Bicentennial Silver Medal. Designed by F. Gasparro. 76mm. 262.8 grams. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 4312		N/D A pair of Medals Circa Late 19th Century. 40mm. Alumnus ecclesiastical. Doctrine medal for catholic school in Philadelphia. One silver medal and one gilted. Both medals are XF. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69