Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Budget - Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 789		1889 D-49A 38mm Taking The Oath of Office Inauguration Centennial. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71
Lot 790		1889 D-47 40mm Inauguration Centennial Festival Souvenir. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59
Lot 791		1892-1893 World's Columbian Exposition Official Award Medal. Eglit-90, bronze, 76.3 mm. This is the large format medal of the famous so-called dollar by Augustus Saint Gaudens and Charles E. Barber, HK-223 Eglit-19. This medal started the long rivalry between the two artists. The obverse was designed by Saint Gaudens with a masterful engraving of Columbus stepping onto the New World, while the reverse was designed by Barber, more conservatively, with a traditional medallic layout of inscriptions in 6 lines, symbolism patterns like torches, ship, and angels. Both sides were signed by the designers, and the medal was issued to Kanawha Coal Exchange. A true masterwork of American engraving art, and extremely popular for showing the beginning of the conflict between the two great artists. The medal is in UNC condition, except for some spots. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 792		1892-1893 Chicago World's Columbian Expo Medal. Eglit-99, Rulau-X16, gilt bronze, 50 mm. Engraved by Francois Massonet, the medal depicts a bust of Columbus on the obverse and an aerial view of the Expo on the reverse. The medal is housed in the original round wooden box. Nicely gilt with reflective surfaces. The medal is in UNC condition with some hairlines on the surfaces. Estimated Value $150 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 793		1892 Illinois Columbus Bust so-called dollar. HK-231, Eglit-426, Rarity 6. NGC graded Medal MS-62 Prooflike. White metal, 40 mm. Holed at the top. Pop 3; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 794		1893 Illinois, Chicago World's Columbian Expo so-called dollar. HK-169, Eglit-18, Rarity 4. NGC graded Medal MS-62 Prooflike. Aluminum, 40 mm. The obverse depicts the landing of Columbus, and the reverse describes the facts about Chicago, including population, size of the city, numbers of streets and churches. Pop 3; 2 finer in 63. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 795		1893 World's Columbus Expo Medal. Eglit-117, bronze, 70 mm. Designed by Chr. Lauer, Nurnberg. The obverse depicts the bust of Columbus facing left, while the reverse shows a crowned Muse sitting on globe. The medal is in nice AU to UNC condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 796		1893 Chicago World's Columbian Expo Medal. 69 mm, probably white mettle with bronze layer. A nice medal with ultra high relief, depicting the administration building on the obverse and the Ferris Wheel on the reverse. Rim impairment at 3 o'clock, otherwise a nice EF piece. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $47
Lot 797		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	Realized $294