Dr. Alan York: Medals, Paper Money Pt. II 2016-04-26 Auction - 304 Price Results - Roland NY in NY
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1781 Victory at Cowpens Obverse Splasher1799 Washington Funeral Urn Medal1807 Britain Slave Trade Abolished
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Dr. Alan York: Medals, Paper Money Pt. II

Roland NY

Roland NY

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Historic Numismatic, Medallic and Paper Money. International Medals, Antique Paper Money, and a small selection of United States coins. A renowned collection spanning the American Revolution, the U.S. and U.S.S.R Space Race, Historic International Medals (including 19th century Brazil), Anti-Slavery Medals, Long Island Paper Currency, and more. Includes Obsolete and Satirical American Bank Notes, British Sterling and other international examples in precious metals, bronze, and others.
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1782 Holland Commerce Betts-604: Dutch silver medal collected with the American series. 45mm by Holtzhey. Beautifully styled, obverse and reverse. Good, Extremely Fine condition with minor hairlines.
5001: 1782 Holland Commerce Betts-604Est. $1,000-$1,500
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1782 Frisia Recognition Betts-602: Dutch silver medal, collected with the American series, 44mm. Engraved by Calker. Three females standing with a scepter having legend on reverse. About Extremely Fine condition, lightly polished.
5002: 1782 Frisia Recognition Betts-602Est. $400-$600
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Upper Canada Preserved Silver Re-strike: Numbered silver re-strike, circa 1915. Edge numeral 40, 57mm. Striking design with a British lion protecting the Canadian beaver from a menacing American eagle on opposing shores of the Niagara
5003: Upper Canada Preserved Silver Re-strikeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Upper Canada Preserved Silver Restrike: Numbered silver re-strike, circa 1915. Plain edge, 57mm. Striking design with a British lion protecting the Canadian beaver from a menacing American eagle on opposing shores of the Niagara River. Ex.
5004: Upper Canada Preserved Silver RestrikeEst. $500-$700
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1781 Victory at Cowpens Obverse Splasher: Apparently made from an original medal, obverse white metal splasher impression designed by Augistin Dupre. Betts-593, Julian MI-7. Extremely rare and iconically designed Revolutionary War-era design
5005: 1781 Victory at Cowpens Obverse SplasherEst. $1,500-$2,500
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1858 Trinity College, Dublin Medal: Silver medal by William Wyon, pierced and looped for suspension, 50mm. Engraved for awarding on verso, portrait of Elizabeth I. The reverse with the Trinity College arms. Very fine and deep old
5006: 1858 Trinity College, Dublin MedalEst. $200-$300
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1919 Dublin Historical Society Medal: Silver medal by Woodhouse, pierced with suspender for wearing, 55mm. Three ancient figures representing the arts and literature including Homer, having crest on reverse. Engraved and awarded. Very
5007: 1919 Dublin Historical Society MedalEst. $100-$200
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Re-strike William Washington Medal: 19th century bronze re-strike of the 1781 congressionally authorized medal for William Washington, 46mm. Thick edge, having a general on horse back with angel above and legend on reverse. Ex: Bowers
5008: Re-strike William Washington MedalEst. $200-$300
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1807 Britain Slave Trade Abolished: Superb British silver medal by Thomas Webb, manufactured by Spooner in Birmingham, 53mm, plain edge. Exemplary high-relief portrait right of William Wilberforce "The Friend of Africa". The reverse
5009: 1807 Britain Slave Trade AbolishedEst. $1,000-$1,500
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British Bronze Historical Medals: Pairing of bronze historical British medals, both engraved by Conrad Kuchler in high relief. The first, 1782 Tipoo medal, having a portrait of Cornwallis left, and reverse with allegory of the
5010: British Bronze Historical MedalsEst. $200-$300
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Admiral Vernon Medals: Trio of early 18th century Admiral Vernon medal types, average 30mm. Including one choice very fine standing Vernon with ships on reverse. Two others, average fine for their types.
5011: Admiral Vernon MedalsEst. $200-$300
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1799 Washington Funeral Urn Medal: Silver, 30mm, holed for suspension as made Baker-166 type without skull and crossbones. Washington portrait left in laurel wreath "HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS.", funeral urn on reverse with
5012: 1799 Washington Funeral Urn MedalEst. $1,500-$2,500
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William Pitt Stamp Act Medals: Five pieces of a classic Thomas Pingo engraved William Pitt medal, 40mm. Pitt facing left in high relief, reverse bears a seven line legend. The first, silver proof-like surfaces. Extremely fine
5013: William Pitt Stamp Act MedalsEst. $600-$800
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1826 Erie Canal Completion White Metal: HK-1, 45mm in white metal, commemorative for the completion of the Erie Canal in 1826. The first "So-Called Dollar.", very popular US medal. Neptune and river god seated, reverse bears an eagle on
5014: 1826 Erie Canal Completion White MetalEst. $300-$500
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1826 Erie Canal Completion: HK-1, 45mm in white metal. Commemorative for the completion of the Erie Canal in 1846. The first "So-Called Dollar.", very popular US medal. Neptune and river god seated, reverse bears an eagle on
5015: 1826 Erie Canal CompletionEst. $100-$150
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Trio of Washington Medals: Three pieces of classic collected George Washington portrait commemorative from the Baker Enumerated Series of Medals, all enclosed in plastic display holders. The first, undated c. 1790 Twigg Medal,
5016: Trio of Washington MedalsEst. $400-$600
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U.S. Silver Medals by Lovett: Pair of silver United States Mint medals, engraved and signed by Lovett, each 52mm, plain edge. Both awarded and engraved. The first, Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York, INCD 29th MARCH
5017: U.S. Silver Medals by LovettEst. $150-$250
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John Paul Jones Obverse Splasher: Apparently, an obverse white metal splasher of Augustin Dupre's John Paul Jones Medal authorized by Congress and collected in the Comitia Americana Series, 56mm, white metal, Betts-568, Julian NA-1.
5018: John Paul Jones Obverse SplasherEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Myles Coverdale Medals: Assortment of commemorative medals for Myles Coverdale, 1535 translator of the English Bible dedicated to Henry VIII, 19th and 20th century manufacturer. One silver proof, others bronze or white
5019: Myles Coverdale MedalsEst. $100-$150
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British and Assorted Silver Medals: Small collection of seven silver medals, various sizes, 20mm - 50mm. Charles James Fox 50mm, 1800 by Hancock. Ex. Garrett Zurich Sale. Others include British India service medal 1857-1858 un-looped,
5020: British and Assorted Silver MedalsEst. $300-$500
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Balloon Related Medals: Four silver medals. The first three are Montgolfier related French medals, the first appears to be an original, the other two appear to be later Paris Mint re-strikes. All three with ballooning
5021: Balloon Related MedalsEst. $150-$250
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Renaissance-Style Bronze Medal: 65mm bronze high relief within incuse round plaquette of "Cacus Stealing Cattle from Sleeping Hercules". Italian style circa 1500, but of uncertain period of manufacture. Dynamic scene and casting
5022: Renaissance-Style Bronze MedalEst. $150-$250
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Engraved and Countermarked Items: Eleven pieces includes Baltimore A. Knight on two reales, ex. Ford NGC Very Fine, VF-25. Silver Palestine "Redeemer" on reverse on 1917 Egypt, 10 Piastres. Six engraved love tokens on 18th century
5023: Engraved and Countermarked ItemsEst. $150-$250
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Bronze and Brass Medal Collection: Large assortment of various bronze and brass medals from mid-18th century to modern times, primarily 19th century, average size 40mm. Assorted topics, but heavily weighted towards portrait and legend
5024: Bronze and Brass Medal CollectionEst. $400-$600
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