Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 78

January Pre-Long Beach Sale 17.5% BP

Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1522		"To Joseph Francis Inventor and Framer" bronze medal. Choice AU. 103 mm. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,939
Lot 1523		1953. Dwight D. Eisenhower Inaugural Silver Medal. Very Fine. 70 mm. Weight: 5.5 ozt. Only 872 official inaugural silver medals were struck This was struck for his first inauguration. Duseterberg 13. Scratches are noted on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $147
Lot 1524		1910 Theodore Roosevelt Silver Medal. 38 mm, 26.2 g. "Willkommen In Berlin, Mai 1910". Sharpness of EF, some environmental damage. Rare. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 1525		1976 Rare 7-Piece Process Set for George Washington Bicentennial Medal Issued by American Israel Numismatic Association. Process set demonstrates how a high relief art medal is made. First is the blank, then it's after the blank has been struck once, twice and three times; then planchet is trimmed, antiqued, and finished. All done under the watchful eyes of Medallic Art Company. Lot also includes rare AINA trip to Israel medals made from counterstamped Seasons Greetings medals issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation: 1977, 9th Tour, Dan Hotel Reception; 1977, 9th Tour, Mt. Sinai Reception; 1978, 10th Tour; 1980 12th Tour. All medals are as issued. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1526		Jewish-American Hall of Fame, Bronze Medal Complete Collection from 1969-1991 Plus Extra Rare Medals. The Jewish-American Hall of Fame is the longest continuing series of art medals in America. This lot includes a complete 22-piece bronze collection from the first issue in 1969 through 1992, including bronze Haym Salomon (1973) by Paul Vincze, bronze Albert Einstein (1970) by Robert Russin, bronze the Jews who helped Columbus (1986) by Paul Vincze, bronze Hank Greenberg (1991) by Hal Reed, 1 oz pure silver and 1 oz pure silver gold-plated Justice Ruth Ginsburg (1993) by Hal Reed, plus bronze Ernestine Rose (1994) by Gerta Ries and Mordecai Noah (2012). Plus duplicate Einstein, Haym Salomon and Jews Who Helped Columbus. All as issued except for tiny spot of light toning on Greenberg's cheek. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $588
Lot 1527		Jewish American Hall of Fame, 4 Extraordinary Medals by Marika Somogyi: Chagall, Chaplin, Schindler and End of WWI. The authorized mintage for the Charlie Chaplin and Marc Chagall Centennial silver medals was 500 each, but only about half of each were hand cast and finished by Somogyi in 1977 and 1987, respectively. The Charlie Chaplin contains 1 oz of pure silver and the Marc Chagall. contains 2 troy oz. of pure silver. These were hand serial numbered by Marika Somogyi: Chaplin is 46 and Chagall is 206/500. The V-shaped standing bronze medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Allied Victory (1995) is almost 3" tall and featuresa rejoicing American soldier with a rifle in his lap; serial number 31/250. The Oscar Schindler 4" was edge inscribed by the artist as 48/250. These are exceptional works of medallic art created by a multi-award winning artist. Estimated Value $400 - 750. View details	Realized $259
Lot 1528		Jewish-American Hall of Fame, 2004 350 Years of Jewish Life in America Silver and Gold-Plated Silver & Bronze Medals. Large 3" medals each contain 8 troy oz. Gold plated medal is serial number 06 and silver version is serial number 10 (on edge). Fewer than 150 made in pure silver and fewer than 100 made in gold-plated pure silver. Bronze is number 10 of 1,000 made. The obverse features the words of George Washington, including "THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES WHICH GIVES TO BIGOTRY NO SANCTION TO PERSECUTION NO ASSISTANCE" above a modern skyline. The reverse depicts Jewish men and women looking towards the horizon and stars, with the Biblical quote: "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THELAND." Medals come in original wooden holders with certificates of authenticity. Total of 16 oz. pure silver. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $423
Lot 1529		Jewish-American Hall of Fame (Magnes Museum) and Other Privately Issued Judaica Medals. Nat Sobel's inspiring 2 1/" Peace Medals were issued in honor of Israel's 40th anniversary. The obverse is composed of an Israeli Kibbutznik and an Arab, arm in arm, forming the face of their mutual forbearer Abraham. The reverse features the word "Peace" in many different languages plus a dove holding an olive branch. Included is silver version weighing 5 troy oz, gold-plated bronze and bronze. Two have certificates hand-signed by Sobel. The 2 1/2" bronze Zweifach Award is given out by the USA Microcirculatory Society. Arthur Welsh 2 1/4" medals were issued by the Greater Washington Historical Society for the 100th anniversary of the death of this Wright Brothers Pilot, instructor and pioneer Jewish aviator (obverse inscription); the reverse features an early better items-plane and the quote from General Hap Arnold: "Welsh taught me everything I know." The Welsh medals are bronze, silver (2.8 troy oz. pure), and gold-plated silver (2.8 troy oz. pure). The Genesis 2 1/2" bronze medal features the first word in the Bible "Bereshet" (In the beginning) in Hebrew; the exceptional design depicts the transformation of the formless earth into the waters and firmament. The Exodus 2 1/4" silver medal is 197 gm. 999 fine, serial number 29 on edge, inscribed "And they Wandered." In addition there is an Exodus bronze medal with a matte finish. Outstanding and rare works of medallic art by Brian Watkins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $470
Lot 1530		United States. Medallic History of the Jewish People Complete Collection of Silver Medals. This is an impressive 120-piece 39mm medal collection, from "Abraham" to "Jerusalem the Golden" issued by the Judaic Heritage Society and minted in Gem Proof quality by the Franklin Mint. Medals come in original albums with printed information. Each medal contains 500 grains of Sterling Silver (total of over 125 troy oz. of pure silver). Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,644
Lot 1531		United States, Medallic History of the Jews of America Complete Collection of Bronze Medals. This is an impressive 120-piece 39mm medal bronze collection, from "The Arrival of the 23" to "Kissinger, Goldberg and Javits" issued by the Judaic Heritage Society from 1971-1978, and minted in Gem Proof quality by the Franklin Mint. Medals come in original albums with printed information. Only 535 sets issued--so it's rarer. Estimated Value $240 - 360. View details	Realized $141
Lot 1532		Collection of 30 Silver Medals Telling the Birth of Israel. Issued by the Lincoln Mint, in custom album. Medals include Theodor Herzl, Balfour Declaration, Hebrew University, Henrietta Szold, the Six Million, Israel Independence, and Golda Meir. Each proof quality gold-plated Sterling Silver medal weighs 1.3 oz. Would make a fabulous Bar of Bat Mitzvah gift of history and precious metal. Total precious metal content is 36 troy oz. of pure silver. Estimated Value $725 - 850. View details	Realized $823
Lot 1533		Complete Collection of Silver Medals Depicting Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. This is a very rare complete set of 60 Genius of Michelangelo 1 3/4" solid sterling silver medals struck in brilliant proof cameo by the Franklin Mint in 1970 in original album. The details are just amazing. Most of these medals have been melted. Total pure silver content is approximately. 67 troy oz. They measure about 1.75" inches around. Book with coins is very heavy and weighs over 10 pounds. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,650. View details	Realized $1,351
Lot 1534		A group of Haym Salomon silver and bronze medals. Struck by the Medallic Art Co. New York in the late 20th century. Each 57 mm (the silver medal weights 3.5 ounce) and in the box of issue. Together with a B'NAI B'RITH bronze medal, part of the American Freedom series. Also in the box of issue. Lot of 3 medals. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details	Realized $176
Lot 1535		Collection of U.S. medals and tokens. Consist of: Presidential Medals (110); New Orlean Mardi Gras Medals (129); U.S. miscellaneous tokens (168); and also other U.S. commemorative medals. Also included is The Franklin Mint History of the U.S. bronze proof medals in cases (200 pieces). A very interesting lot of over 500 bronze, brass, pewter, and aluminum medals and tokens. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $329
Lot 1536		Group of Famous and Infamous Jews and Jewish Political Medals. This interesting lot contains: Benjamin Disraeli 1 oz silver medal (Britannia Commemorative Society); Albert Einstein 40mm.8 oz pure silver; Benjamin Disraeli, 1971, 38mm.95 oz pure silver; Gerhard Herzberg Winner Noble Prize in Chemistry, 1971, 45mm bronze; Moshe Dayan (Judaic Heritage Society), 38mm bronze; Freud, 30mm, 13gm pure silver; Bernard Baruch high relief, 32mm bronze; Abba Eban, 38mm bronze. Also, three Karl Marx medals: 38mm bronze, 30mm bronze, and 28mm, 13gm pure silver. And rounding out the lot are: Harry Truman Man of the Century, issued by the State of Israel BondOrganization, 40mm bronze, and Teddy Roosevelt with Yale's Hebrew seal on reverse, 24mm bronze. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $88
Lot 1537		United States, etc., Group of 11 Large Bronze Judaic Art Medals. Lot contains Fred Kahan Bnai Zion Award of Merit, 63mm (one bronze, one silver-plated bronze), Arthur Fiedler, 1978, 75mm; Lee Max Friedman Award (American Jewish Historical Society), 56mm; Freud & Phoenix, 1968, 66mm; Henryk Wieniawski, Festival in Lubin, 1970, 70mm; Isaac Bashevis Singer "L'Esclave," 1979, Paris Mint, 67mm; Henry Kissinger "Statesman for World Peace," by Joseph N. DeLauro, MACO, 63mm; Albert Einstein uniface, Huguenin Mint, 60mm; Institute for Advance Study, inscribed Einstein Centennial 1879-1979, 70mm; Touro Synagogue (B'nai B'rith) by A. Glickman, 63mm. Estimated Value $110 - 200. View details	Realized $59
Lot 1538		United States, etc., Tokens and Medals Bonanza of Over 250 Pieces Ranging from Common to Rare. This collection will give the serious tokens collector countless hours of fun--or it would make great stock for an ebay seller. Here's just a hint of the contents: Space medals, Mardis Gras throws, American cities, dozens of trade tokens and "Good For," antique cars, Zodiac, coin dealers, wooden nickles, political, tax tokens, beer, Civil War tokens, etc. All in 3-ring binders. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details	Realized $823
Lot 1539		United States, Misc. Lot of Silver Medals. This attractive lot includes twelve 20gm sterling(?) silver ingots each with a flag of a different country in custom holder; 1 oz. pure silver ingot for Hanukkah 1973, and two 1 oz pure silver ingots for Israel 1973; and two 1 oz sterling silver American Revolution Bicentennial medals. Flag ingots are toned, others are bright as issued. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $165
Lot 1540		Wonderful Collection of over 140 Judaic Tokens and Medals, Mostly American. Some are common, some are scarce, and some are rare. Here is a sample of some of these interesting pieces. Nathan & Rose Goldberg's Prospect Theatre, NYC, WORTH 50 CENTS; David King of Israel, 48mm, 100 SHEKELS; Jesus cast medal, 35mm, Hebrew inscriptions; Weisfield & Goldberg, 30mm, Lucky Coin; Manheimer & Berlin, 1914; Franklin Roosevelt, MAZEL (Hebrew), March 4, 193; Fiddler on the Roof, LONGEST RUNNING SHOW ON BROADWAT, 39mm Silver; Chevra Kadisha Tzedakah Token, Palestine, c.1900; and much, much more. Should be seen to be fully appreciated. Estimated Value $275 - 375. View details	Realized $264
Lot 1541		1966-2002 Collection of Over 120 Annual Medals issued by the American Israel Numismatic Association and IGCMC. Includes doubles of most years so that both sides can be displayed. These complete collections are almost impossible to find, since many of these tokens ended up misplaced in drawers. Plus a few misc. AINA and IGCMC medals. All in albums. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $88
Lot 1542		Jewish-American Hall of Fame 1969-1979 11-Piece Pure Silver Medal Collection plus Hank Greenberg, Schick & Rose. First 11 medals in this distinguished series of low mintage art medals include 1969 Judah Magnes, 1970 Albert Einstein, 1971 Louis Brandeis, 1972 George Gershwin, 1973 Haym Salomon, 1974 Herbert Lehman, 1975 Gershom Seixas, 1976 Henrietta Szold, 1977 Touro Synagogue, 1978 Golda Meir, and 1979 Levi Strauss. No more than 180 of these collections can possibly exist due to tiny mintages. Later issues included are Bela Schick (1990), Hank Greenberg (1991), and Ernestine Rose (1994). Each medal is about 2" diameter. As issued, with slight toning on a few pieces. Total weight of 38 troy oz. of pure silver. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,293