Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

So-Called Dollars and Medals (The Hoffman Collection)

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1078		1892 Spain, Columbus 400th Anniversary Medal with Original Case, Eglit-111A. MS-64 Red & Brown. Bronze, 70mm. Forrer III, 624. Obverse scene of Columbus on deck of ship with crew during journey. Reverse scene Return of Columbus to Spain to pay homage to King and Queen. This medal comes with the original wallet-like case. The case is burgundy leather with the arms of Spain embossed into cover and black plush frame that medal securely sets into. This medal is housed in a custom acryllic holder. Estimated Value $500-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $886
Lot 1079		1779-Dated (after 1880) John Paul Jones Comitia Americana Medal. Bronze. Julian NA-1. 56.5mm. By Augustin Dupré. Struck at Paris Mint after 1880 with Cornicopia-ARGENT on edge. Uniformed bust of Jone facing right on Obverse. Reverse of Sea battle of Scotland. Uniformly brown with a few superficial spots. Our Grade Mint State 63. Estimated Value $450-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 1080		1893 World's Columbian Exposition Shooting Festival Gold Medal with Original Presentation Case. Choice Brilliant Proof. Produced in 14k and 18k gold Reportedly ONLY TWO are known. Housed in attractive acryllic holder that was designed specifically for this medal and its original case. WGT: Estimated Value $4,000-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,015
Lot 1081		1836 William Henry Harrison Campaign Medal. German Silver. 30mm. The only design attributed to the 1836 campaing for William Henry Harrison. Produced in German silver and more common than the brass version, but still quite rare. Obverse: Military bust right, die crack from rim through 'E' of "Gen". Reverse: Victory and captured arms. A miniature copy of U.S. Mint Military medal, Julian MI-14. Holed at top for suspension, with mottled gray toning. Our Grade Extra-Fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 1082		1840 William Henry Harrison Medal. Dewitt WHH-1840-7. Mint State 64 Brown. Copper. 38mm. Also known as the Honor Where Honor's Due Medal. Obverse: Small right facing civil bust with tiny legends above and below. Reverse: Bunker Hill Monument. Brown with red around legends and a couple minor spots. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1083		1841 John Tyler Indian Peace Medal, Julian IP-21, First Size, Second Reverse. Mint State 64 Brown. Bronzed copper, 75.6 mm, rim 6.7 mm. By Ferdinand Pettrich and John Reich. Obverse: Bust of President Tyler with date 1841. Reverse. clasped hands, pipe and tomahawk. Post-1846 reverse as signified by flat-top "A�s" in Peace and Friendship and finger pointing to the R in Friendship. Prooflike with even brown color. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex. Dusterberg Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 1084		1852/4 So-Called Dollar HK-8. New York Crystal Palace, White Metal. SEGS graded AU-58. Plain Edge, 39 mm. We note that although the obverse is of HK-8, the reverse is of London Crystal Palace, not New York. Estimated Value $30 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 1085		1853-Dated Franklin Pierce Indian Peace Medal. First Size, Large Date, Julian-IP-32, Bronzed copper. 76mm, rim 8.5 mm. Signed obverse by Salathiel Ellis, signed reverse by Joseph Willson. Obverse bust left of Franklin Pierce, large date below. Reverse settler facing Native American with flag behind. Julian wrote, "The dies, obverse and reverse for both sizes, were delivered to the mint in late May, 1855. At first the original dies were used to strike bronze copies sold by the mint to the public, but at some unknown time, possibly prior to 1870, a new obverse for the large Pierce medal was prepared; it is noticeable in that it has a much smaller date than the above illustration shows. It is not known just when the larger medal replaced the smaller for sales to the public but it is known to have come by 1892." Mahogany brown through out with area of lighter chesnut brown on left obverse. Our Grade Mint State 63. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1086		1855 American Institute Award Medal for Corn Stalk Cutter. NGC graded MS-62. Silver, 51mm. Dies by R. Lovett Sr. The obverse depicting seated Liberty holding victory crown over agricultural and industrial products. The reverse is engraved to recipient. Daniel V Raymond for the best Corn Stalk Cutter, 1855 . Estimated Value $175-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1087		1860 R. Lovett Jr. Merchant Token. M-PA-355. NGC MS-61. NGC graded MS-61. A very popular Philadelphia merchant token from the prolific engraver and die sinker, R. Lovett Jr. in copper nickel. Small patch of hairlines in center of reverse, otherwise, a very nice specimen. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 1088		1860 Washington Mint Cabinet Medal. Baker-326A, Julian MT-23 Bronze. NGC graded MS-64. 59mm. Houdon-style, right facing bust of Washington with legend on raised rim. Reverse: Washington bust on pedestal on top of four-sided sloping exhibit cabinet. Engraved by A. Paquet, struck by U.S. Mint. Pleasing mahogany surfaces with small carbon spot below bust on obv. and another in field to right of bust on rev. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1089		(c1860-61) William H. Harrison Residence by Lovett. Dewitt-WHH-F. 6. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown. Copper, 36mm. Part of a series of medals featuring the residences of the presdients. Obverse with right facing bust of Harrison within wreath. Reverse showing the Harrison residence. A very high grade example of this seldom seen medal. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1090		(1861) Cincinnatus of America Medal. Baker-287. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Copper, 31mm, Second Reverse. Obverse: left facing military bust of Washington with legend at edge. Reverse: Eye surrounded by rays and The Union Must And Shall Be Preserved at edge. Dark brown with lighter area in front of bust. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1091		1861 Lincoln Gold Medal. MS-63. Struck using a 1861 $5 Gold coin. The date and the reverse is visible. A very impressive strike using the familiar high relief bust of Lincoln seen on the Lovett-style token dies of the period. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 1092		1861 Lincoln Gold Medal. MS-63. Struck using a 1861 $5 Gold coin. The date and some stars are visible. One of a pair of such rarities consigned to the sale. Warm golden orange toning around the periphery. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 1093		1870 Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial SC$1 HK-15. NGC Uncirculated Details, scratches. Brass, 36mm. Struck to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock. A few hairline scratches in field above Pilgrims. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 1094		Exceptional 1876 U.S. Centennial Medal. J-CM-11 Bronze. NGC graded MS-66. 57mm. U.S. Mint commemorative medal by William Barber. One of the finest certified to date. This piece has beautiful and even mahogany surfaces and no visible spots. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1095		Dated July 4, 1776 To Peace and Commerce by F. Dupre. Gilt Medal issued 1876 by Charles Barber. Extremely Fine. 67 mm. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 1096		1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, Main & Art Gallery Building. NGC graded MS-66. Bronze, 51.5mm. An exceptional, red and brown, mahogany bronze commemorative medal from the Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia. With the Art Gallery building on the obverse and main building/exposition view on the reverse. Both in high relief. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1097		1876 U.S. Centennial Medal. J-CM-11 White Metal. NGC graded MS-61. 57mm.U.S Commemorative medal issue for centennial celebration by William Barber and struck by U.S. Mint. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1098		1884-Dated, American Institute Award Medal for N.Y Trade Schools. NGC Uncirculated Details, improperly cleaned. Silver plated, 51mm. There is a long history of American Institute Award medals throughout the 1800s. The obverse depicts seated Liberty holding victory crown over agricultural and industrial products. The reverse is engraved to recipient. N.Y. Trade Schools for Plumbing Work. 1884 . Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1099		1885 Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Medal. White metal, 63mm. NGC graded MS-62. Engraved by George T. Morgan. Obverse: High relief Military bust to right, with legend, "though to earth no more, in our heart's forever". Reverse: Grant on horseback. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1100		1889 G. Washington Inauguration Centennial Brooklyn Bridge Medal. Douglas-7A. NGC graded MS-63. White metal, 52mm. By George Hampden Lovett. Obverse of Washington bust to right, border has Gothic arches, title and Latin DEO PATRIAEQUE FIDELIS, Faithful to God and Country. Reverse: Brooklyn Bridge view and city Arms. Prooflike fields under haze with frosted raised devices. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $167
Lot 1101		1889 Washington Inauguration Centennial, Black, Starr & Frost Medal. Douglas-16. NGC graded MS-62. White metal, 50.6mm. Designed by Krider of Philadelphia and issued compliments of Black, Starr and Frost of New York at the Centennial Celebration of Washington's Inauguration. Sub-Treasury building with Washington statue is featured on the obverse. Bright surfaces with light haze in fields. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1102		Exceptional 1892-93 Official Columbian Exposition Award Medal with Original Box. Eglit-90. MS-65 Brown. Bronze, 76mm. The obverse was engraved by Augustus Saint Gaudens. The reverse was engraved by Charles F. Barber. It was struck by the U.S Mint. This medal was awarded to Henry Lefranc and it is enclosed in its original black plush lined aluminum case. This medal is difficult to find in high grade and without spots or uneven color. The color on this one is a rich and even reddish brown. This is one of the finest known. Estimated Value $500-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1103		1892 Columbus Buggy Co. Eglit-14. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike. Aluminum, 35mm. A bright and brilliant example of this popular commercial, exposition souvenir medal. Issued by the Columbus Buggy Company of Columbus, Ohio. Beared bust of Columbus facing on obverse with legend at edge. Buggy on reverse. Design is frosted and fields are prooflike with very minor hairline abrasions. Estimated Value $65-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1104		1892 Columbus Bust SC$1 HK-224A, Eglit-205, Bronze. NGC graded MS-65. An eye-appealing, high grade medal with deep and warm color. Estimated Value $600-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1105		Unusual 1892 Columbus Bust Uniface Medal on Polished Black Glass. Eglit-57. This unusual and seldom seen "medal" is on polished black glass and measures 19mm. The obverse has high relief beardless bust of Columbus wearing a cap in recessed area surrounded by polished surface and flat raiseed edge engraved with 1492 Columbus 1892. Edge is polished and reverse is flat with a matte surface. Its condition is Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 1106		1892 Consilio et animis - Spirit of Chicago Medal, Eglit-116, Aluminum, 51mm. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike. Obverse has Columbus bust with French-Latin legend along edge. Chicago city Goddess standing with American eagle and draped flags with legend along edge on reverse. A very popular medal and unusal design. Estimated Value $150-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1107		(1892) Grover Cleveland Medal. Eglit-79. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike. Aluminum, 38mm. Left facing bust of President Cleveland on obverse and Columbus landing scene on reverse. Has appearance of ultra cameo proof but graded Mint State. At the very least it more deep mirror prooflike. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1108		1892 Liberty Head High Relief in Gilt. Eglit-51. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Gilt, 50mm. Although no mintage figures are known, the gilt striking of this medal is less often seen than the aluminum, bronze or white metal issues. This medal in gilt is may be one of the finest known. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1109		1892 Liberty Head High Relief in White metal. Eglit-51. NGC graded Proof 60 Ultra Cameo. 50mm. White metal pieces are often hard to find in high grade or with out surface problems. The high points of the design frequently darken from even minimal handling and oxidation. This medal has darker areas on Liberty and Columbus as often occurs but retains its mirrored fields and frosted devices. Estimated Value $250-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1110		1892 Liberty Head High Relief Medal. Eglit-51. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Bronze, 50mm. As previous lot, but struck in bronze. This is another very nice example. A small carbon spot on obverse behind Liberty's cap on obverse and a spot on date on reverse prevented this otherwise exceptional medal from grading higher. Estimated Value $250-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 1111		1892 World's Columbian Exposition Medal. Liberty Head - Low Relief. SC$ HK-222A. Eglit-51. NGC graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Aluminum, 35mm. Obverse with Liberty facing left surrounded by ring and stars at edge in low relief. Reverse Columbus landing scene. Brilliant surfaces with deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted raised devices. Estimated Value $175-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 1112		1892 World's Columbian Exposition, Liberty Head - High Relief. Eglit-101. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Bronze, 50mm. Left facing, high relief bust of Liberty reminiscent of Morgan silver dollar. Columbus landing scene on reverse. Deep brown except for copper-colored area on Liberty's next and left half of landing scene. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $174
Lot 1113		1892-93 Columbus - Expo View Medal. Eglit-55. NGC graded Proof 62 Cameo. White metal, 50mm. As previous two lots. Unusually nice condition for this variety in white metal. As should be expected with this metal, there is some darkening on the high points of the design and haze on the mirrored fields. Regardless, there is still a considerable amount of frost and deep mirror. Estimated Value $200-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $174
Lot 1114		1892-93 Columbus - Expo View Medal. Eglit-55. NGC graded Proof 63 Ultra Cameo. Aluminum, 51mm. Obverse with Columbus holding map in center surrounded by wreath and legend on raised rim. Reverse shows two female figures with Exposition grounds in background. Eagle holding ribbon inscribed E Pluribus Unum at raised rim with legends. Estimated Value $250-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1115		Exceptional 1892-93 Columbus - Exposition View Medal. Eglit-55. NGC graded MS-66 Brown. Bronze, 51mm. Obverse with Columbus holding map in center surrounded by wreath and legend on raised rim. Reverse shows two female figures with Exposition grounds in background. Eagle holding ribbon inscribed E Pluribus Unum at raised rim with legends. This is one of the finest known. Estimated Value $325-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1116		1892-93 Columbus Lead by Light or Esposizione Universale Medal. Eglit-37. NGC graded MS-64. Bronze, 65mm. Allegorical female figure leading Columbus on obverse. Tablet suspended by American eagle above exposition buildings. Pleasing deep brown color. Estimated Value $400-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1117		Set of 2: (1892-93) Eglit-4 in Copper & Brass. Columbus Bust/Landing Scene. NGC MS64BN & MS-63. Eglit-4 was struck in copper and brass and 25mm. Obverse has beared bust of Columbus facing left above 1492. Reverse has landing scene in center surrounded by 400th Anniversary of teh Discovery of America. E-4 in copper, 25mm, with even brown surfaces with deep red around raised design elements. It is graded MS-64 Brown by NGC. E-4 in brass is graded MS-63 by NGC. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $174
Lot 1118		1892-93 IL E-36A 58mm Declaration of Independence World's Columbian Expo. NGC graded AU-55. Copper plated as issued. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1119		(1892-93) Spanish Medal, Columbus Bust, Eglit-100. MS-63 Brown. Bronze, 70mm. Obverse draped bust of Columbus facing left. Reverse female personification of Spain sitting on globe with Spanish legends. Engraved by Ludwig Christoph Lauer and made in Germany. This medal is relatively rare. It has a medium brown color and a few small carbon spots. Estimated Value $175-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1120		1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus - Expo View Medal. Eglit-55. NGC graded MS-61. 49mm. Half length bust of Columbus holding map on obverse. Reverse depicts standing Indian princess and seated Liberty with exposition grounds behind. Certifed as bronze by NGC, this medal shows many bright areas, which suggests this piece is the gilt bronze variety. There are a few carbon spots on the obverse and reverse. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1121		1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus - Civilization Medal. Eglit-107. NGC graded MS-64. White metal, 60mm. Obverse: Bust of Columbus with Indian and female figure on either side. Reverse: Figure of "Civilization" with Genii above Indians. A remarkedly detailed, high relief medal with prooflike surfaces and frosted raised devices. Estimated Value $175-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1122		1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition, Esposizione Universale, Columbus Led by Light. Eglit-37. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike. White metal, 65mm. Engraved by F. Schmahlfeld, F. Fristrup, V. Christesen. Obvervse: Columbus Led by "Light" or "Genius" under Star of Destiny. Reverse: American eagle on tablet with Italian inscription, Esposizione Universale… An eye-appealing medal with lightly hairlined, mirrored fields and frosted white raised devices. Estimated Value $225-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1123		1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition, Esposizione Universale, Columbus Led by Light. Eglit-37. NGC graded MS-62. White metal, 65mm. Engraved by F. Schmahlfeld, F. Fristrup, V. Christesen. Obvervse: Columbus Led by "Light" or "Genius" under Star of Destiny. Reverse: American eagle on tablet with Italian inscription, Esposizione Universale…. Estimated Value $175-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1124		1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus & Washington Medal. Eglit-102. NGC graded MS-65. Copper, 90mm. By C. Orsini and O.B. Millefiori. Obverse: roundels with Washington and Columbus heads facing and American eagle above. Reverser: standing draped Liberty with bird's-eye view of exposition grounds. This large and impressive, high relief medal is seldom seen, especially with such asthetically pleasing, deep brown surfaces. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,012
Lot 1125		Group of 4 Early Eglit Varieties 1, 2, 4 and 8. Includes: Eglit-1 brass, Grover Cleveland's visit to Exposition MS-62; Eglit-2 in brass, 25mm, Columbus Bust/Machinery Hall with hole as issued AU-55; Eglit-4 in white metal, 25mm, Columbus Bust/Landing Scene MS-62; Eglit-8, pewter, 18mm Columbus Bust/Columbian Exposition weakly struck, a few minor spots, AU. Lot of 4 medals. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 1126		Set of Two World's Columbian Exposition Watch Case Openers. Uncertified. Eglit-25 & 403. Two very nice watch case openers from the exposition and included in Eglit's reference. Eglit-25, nickel, 25mm, 25 x37mm, watch-shaped, Key Stone Watch Case Co. About Uncirculated. Eglit- 403, white metal, 33 x36mm, crown-shaped, H. Muhr Son's. Weakly struck, About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $65-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 1127		Variety Set of "Chicago 1933 & 1993" Medals. Eglit 42 & 42A. NGC graded AU-55. Aluminum, 45mm. Obverse log cabin scene representing 1833 Chicago. Reverse list highlists rail raods, banking, agriculture and development of Chicago into a major city at time of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Eglit 42 has "Patent applied for" on plain outer rim on reverse. On Eglit-42A "Patent…"has been removed from outer rim which has frosty white speckled surface. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161

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