Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2755		1941-dated Roosevelt inaugural medal. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. Bronze, 76 mm. Only 1,006 struck. These medals were struck in 1937 by Medallic Art Co., New York for Roosevelt's 2nd inauguration. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 2756		1941 Franklin Roosevelt inaugural medal. Type 2. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Bronze, 41 mm. Only 2,000 struck. There were two editions of these medals of Roosevelt's 3rd inauguration. Type 1 was originally ordered with a mintage of 1,000 pieces. However, These medals were sold out so quickly, that the committee had to order another group, which were these Type 2 issues. The Type 2 medals bear a "2" on the reverse, to be distinguished from the Type 1 issues. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 2757		1945 F. Roosevelt inaugural medal. NGC graded MS-64. Bronze, 45 mm. Issued for his fourth inauguration. Only 3,500 struck. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 2758		1949 Truman inaugural medal. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Bronze, 51 mm. Only 7,500 struck. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 2759		1953 Eisenhower inaugural medal. 70 mm. Only 25,685 struck. The official issue made by the Medallic Art Company. Originally sold for $3 each by the executive committee during the period of the celebration in 1953. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2760		1953-D Eisenhower commemorative medal. NGC graded MS-64. Brass, 33 mm. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2761		1957 Eisenhower inaugural medal. 70 mm, only 21,705 struck. Designed by Walker Hancock, who was also the engraver of the 1953 inaugural medal for Eisenhower. Hancock rejected the assignment initially due to his heavy commitments as the sculptor of the American Academy in Rome. It was Eisenhower's presidential command that finally put Hancock back to work with the 1957 inauguration executive committee. On this medal, Eisenhower suggested to put both his own and Nixon's portrait on the reverse. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 2762		1961 Kennedy inaugural medal. 70 mm, 0.999 pure silver. Only 7,500 struck. Kennedy suggested to use the president's seal as the reverse of the medal, and this idea was adopted by a lot of later presidents. The Medallic Art Company reduced the original high relief design by 20% to save the money and time in striking these medals. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 2763		A pair of 1965 Johnson inauguration silver and bronze medals. The executive committee wanted to keep the silver medals the same price as the 1961 JFK inaugural medals. However, the price of silver had risen dramatically since 1961. Therefore, they had to reduce the size of the silver medals to 64 mm, while the bronze ones remained the traditional 70 mm. There were totally 7,695 struck in silver and 26,275 struck in bronze. Housed in a lucite presentation holder as a pair. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $112
Lot 2764		1969 Nixon inaugural medal. The medal is in UNC condition. 0.999 pure silver, 64 mm. No.4968 of only 15,000 pieces struck. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 2765		Harry S Truman set of privately issued pattern dollars: Struck in 7 experimental metals including .925 silver. One of 50 sets made in proof with reeded edges. Obverse, bust of Truman left, date below. Reverse, view of White House with eagle in foreground. *President Harry S Truman was 33rd President of the United States. He died on December 26 1972, and these pattern coins are dated 1973. Popular and scholarly assessments of Truman's presidency were intitially negative, but eventually became more positive after his retirement from politics. Nevertheless there is no circulating coin which bears his image. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 2766		1974 Ford inaugural medal. 63 mm. A gold plated silver medal with "Maco 24 Kt G/P on .000 Silver" stamped on the edge. The medal is in UNC condition with vermeil toning. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $106
Lot 2767		A group of historic political items. Consist of: original ticket for 1969 Nixon's inauguration, in AU condition; a information card for the funeral services of President McKinley; a beautiful large ribbon with Lincoln's portrait, probably worn with a badge during some celebration or commemoration; a delicate metal framed Lincoln pendant created by Abbott & Co., 143 Nassau St. New York; a large spear head with Lincoln and his vice president Hamlin's names, probably a campaign item; 1908 Bryan & Kern bronze badge; a small bronze portrait of McKinley; and some other items. A very interesting lot for collectors who have passion in presidential collectibles. Careful examine recommended before bidding. Lot of 8 items. Estimated Value $350-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2768		A group of various private presidential inaugural medals. Mostly identical on the 3rd color plate between page 64 and page 65 in MacNeil's book, described as "medals sold by street vendors". Lot of 6 medals. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 2769		A large group of presidential and inaugural medals. Dated from 1841 through 2009, many are later fantasy issues. Struck in bronze and white metal, some are very interesting early types. Also includes a pair of civil war tokens. Lot of 31 medals. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $200
Lot 2770		1896 Bryan Silver So-Called Dollar. HK-786, S-17, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-61. Spaulding & Co., G. W. Townsend "1900". A nicely toned piece. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 2771		1896 Bryan Silver So-Called Dollar. HK-781, S-7, Rarity 5. NGC graded UNC Details, Improperly Cleaned. Gorham Mfg. Co. uniface type. Nice even toning on both sides. Estimated Value $200 - 225. Ex B. Max Mehl Sale, Lot 2468. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 2772		1896 Bryan silver So-Called Dollar. HK-785, Rarity 5. By Gorham Silver Company. Fine and Bent. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $153
Lot 2773		1901 New York So-Called $1. The official medal of Pan-American Exposition. HK-289, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-65. Buffalo, NY. Struck in brass, 34 mm. Bright surfaces with no mentionable detractions. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2774		1933. Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollar. HK-825, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-62. An interesting stamping error occurred on this example; the O and following period from CO were clearly double stamped. The untoned silver surfaces are reflective. Scarce and highly collectible. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 2775		N/D (1837-38) New York NY Thin Planchet Restrike HT-279, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-65 RB. Dr. J. G. Hewett. Mark-free and evenly struck with minimal carbon., but struck from noticeably rusted dies. The reverse is 70% red, the obverse is about 50% red. Rare in this high grade. Pop 2; none finer at NGC . Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 2776		Hard Times Token, Steam Washing, HT-249, Rarity 2. NGC graded MS-64 BN. Smooth, somewhat glossy surfaces display ample remnants of crimson-red with blue overlays. A well centered example with one notable mark on the portrait's cheek. Pop 1; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $400 - 450. Ex: The Ford Collection, The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $793
Lot 2777		A lot of Wild West Brothel Tokens. Tokens will grade XF to AU. Lot of 44 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $223