Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Budget Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1250		Undated "Time Increases His Fame" - Washington medal. Baker-91D, Julian-PR-27. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Red bronze, 27 mm. These medals were struck after 1861 with the obverse die prepared by Wiliam Kneass, U.S. Mint chief engraver from 1824 to 1840. The reverse die was engraved around 1860. Rarely offered and quite attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 1251		1859 Washington "Pro Patria" Medal. Baker-268A. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Copper, 31 mm, first obverse with reeded edge. A pretty successful portrait of Washington and straightforward design by Robert Lovett. The medal was ordered by Philadelphia coin dealer Edward Cogan, and was issued in silver, copper, bronze, and white metal. According to the catalog, this first obverse die was stolen on December 14, 1859, and therefore making this type more interesting. Perfectly struck with prooflike surfaces on both sides. A needle sharp example with original violet-fiery toning. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $411
Lot 1252		(C. 1860) Lovett's Series of Army Headquarters. Baker-194A-#3, Chad's Ford, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Copper, 28 mm, plain edge. Type No. 3 of the series, depicting the headquarters near Chad's Ford, Pennsylvania during the revolution. A choice example with plenty of original mint luster. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 1253		(C. 1860) Lovett's Series of Army Headquarters. Baker-194A-#6, Tappan, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Copper, 28 mm, plain edge. Type No. 6 of the series, depicting the headquarters at Tappan, New York during the revolution. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $206
Lot 1254		1861 "Oath of Allegiance" - Washington medal. Baker-279B, Julian-CM-2, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. Bronze, 31 mm. According to the catalog, these medals were struck at the mint in silver, copper, bronze, aluminum, and yellow bronze after all mint employees had taken an oath of allegiance to the Union after the outbreak of the civil war. A beautiful medal bearing a high relief portrait of Washington. A quite historic pieces and always popular among collectors. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1255		(1867) The Jefferson - "Equal and Exact Justice to All Men" Medal. Jab-26. NGC graded MS-62 Red & Brown. Copper, 25 mm. Well struck with violet-reddish colors on the obverse. A wonderful medallic work by John Adams Bolen. It is believed to have only 16 pieces struck in copper. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 1256		1876 U.S. Centennial Medal. Julian-CM-11. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Bronze, 58 mm. The large format of this very popular type. Designed by William Barber, about 7,000 of these large bronze medals were struck. The reverse design of rising Liberty with unsheathed sword was one of the iconic pattern of the whole series, and therefore makes the relatively low mintage medal highly sought after. An example in this high grade is always highly sought after by collectors. Pop 4; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $353
Lot 1257		1893 World's Columbian Exposition Spanish medal. Eglit-111. Bronze, 70 mm. Designed by B. Maura. The obverse depicts Columbus paying homage to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella with people and products from the New World, and the reverse shows the scene of Columbus landing in the New World. A well designed art piece. The medal is in UNC condition with even toning. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $223
Lot 1258		1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo medal. Hendershott-30-40. NGC graded MS-64. Bronze, 63.5 mm, round type. A masterpiece designed by Adolph A. Weinman, approved and struck at the U. S. Mint. This medal is among the most important American numismatic art pieces created in the early 20th century. There are totally five levels of medals struck carrying this design, and each one in a different shape. A total of only 10,000 medals were made and it's getting more and more difficult to locate a nice example in today's market. This presented piece was boldly struck with no visible mark on both sides. Worth a premium for the beauty. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $264
Lot 1259		1904 St. Louis World's Fair commemorative medal. Hendershott-30-280. NGC graded MS-65. Bronze, 50 mm. A large format medal designed by De Paulis and struck in Paris with a cornucopia as its mint mark. The obverse depicts four allegorical figures, representing Europe, Asia, South America, and North America respectively. The reverse bears a much simpler design with only a four-line inscription "St. Louis 1904 America Welcomes The World". Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $176
Lot 1260		1909 New York Hudson - Fulton Celebration commemorative medal. NGC graded MS-64. Aluminum, 51 mm. Struck by Whitehead & Hoag for American Numismatic Society. A beautiful example with frosty surfaces and bold details. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $153
Lot 1261		1915 Arbetet Adlar - San Francisco Panama-Pacific Expo medal. NGC graded MS-66 Red. Bronze, 50 mm. A rarely seen medal with outstanding design. Would be difficult to locate a nicer example in the current market. The medal shows a trace of cleaning on both sides. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $176
Lot 1262		1915 Pan-Pacific Official Medal of Award. Bronze, 70.5 mm. These medals were awarded as prizes for products or exhibits presented during the expo. This well designed large format is always more desirable. Sharpness of UNC Details with light environmental damages on the reverse. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1263		1915 Pan-Pacific Expo Commemorative Award Medal. Bronze, 38.1 mm. Engraved and awarded to Katherine M. Ball. This special elegant design was struck in gold, silver, and bronze. It is believed that the gold issues were dedicated to heads of countries that displayed at the expo, silver issues were presented to states that displayed at the event, while the bronze ones were issued to specific organizations and groups. A rarely offered item of this world famous event in 1915. The medal is in Gem UNC condition. Housed in the original box as issued. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1264		1939 Golden Gate International Expo - Wagon & Airplane medal. ANACS graded MS-66. Gilt brass, 31 mm. The medal, sometimes also known as a so-called half dollar, bears a similar obverse design (San Francisco Bay) to the so-called dollars. Well made and almost flawless. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $147
Lot 1265		1959 Alaska Statehood Heraldic Art Medal. NGC graded MS-68. Silver, 30.5 mm. Also known as a so-called 50¢. Beautiful prooflike surfaces on both sides. Pop 15; 4 finer in 69. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1266		1965 New York World's Fair medal by Medallic Art Company. NGC graded MS-67. Bronze, 63.5 mm. Great Seal of Florida on the obverse. Large format and a rarer type of this series. A beautiful medal in high grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $118
Lot 1267		1965 New York World's Fair medal by Medallic Art Company. NGC graded MS-66. Bronze, 63.5 mm. The large format of this popular medal in rare high grade. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $94
Lot 1268		A pair of 1965 New York World's Fair medals by Medallic Art Company. Consists of: 1965 silver medal, city seal type, 44.5 mm, NGC MS-64; 1965 white metal medal, city seal type, 37.5 mm, NGC MS-62. A nice pair. The silver medal is quite well made and always desirable. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $141
Lot 1269		The National Bicentennial Medal, 1976. Choice Brilliant Proof. 12.8 grams. 900 fine. American Revolution bicentennial medal with the Statue of Liberty. In original wood case. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 1270		1976 Danbury, Connecticut Medallic Art Company bronze and silver medals. Consists of: silver medal, NGC PF-66 Ultra Cameo; bronze medal, NGC MS-65 with matte finish, #986 on the edge. A well matched pair of this type of medals. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $65
Lot 1271		(2004) Libertas Americana Medal. Paris Mint restrike. NGC graded MS-64. Bronze, 47 mm. An official reproduction of this most popular American medal by Paris Mint. The cornucopia mint mark is on the edge. Housed in an NGC Jumbo Holder. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $179