Lot 3306
1826. HK-1 Erie Canal Comp[letion Medal. NGC graded Struck in White Metal. MS-64. 150 made. White metal struck medal with obverse depicting Pan and Neptune, with legend: "UNION OF ERIE WITH THE ATLANTIC." Reverse depicts eagle perched upon world globe over shield with scroll inscribed "EXCELSIOR" below; legend: "ERIE CANAL COMM. 4 JULY 1817 COMP. 26 OCT. 1825"; inscription in exergue: "1826/PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK." Lustrous and well preserved for the issue. A desirable item. These came in a round turned-wooden case with lid (not included with this lot).
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.
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| Realized $2,300 |
