|
Sale 69
The May Pre-Long Beach Auction
| Lot |
Photo |
Description |
Realized |
Lot 120 |
 |
1796 Castorland Demi Ecu Medal, Restrike with Reeded Edge in Copper, Breen-1063. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown CAC Approved. A beautiful restrike from the original dies. Glossy light olive brown. Sharply struck, and there is evidence of having been struck at least 3 times with multiple outlines in the dentils and on some of the legends. No spots or stains, and the only marks are two barely visible scratches in the dentils above the A in AMERICANA. The bulge and die crack through the S in PARENS is clear.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
View details and enlarged photos
| Realized
$604 |
Lot 121 |
 |
(1733) Robinson Copy of the Rosa Americana 2 Pence Pattern in Brass Kenney-4 MS-60. Glossy light golden brown. Sharply struck and choice except for a splash of very fine corrosion on the E in AMERICANA. One of only 45 examples struck in brass circa 1861 by Alfred S. Robinson of Hartford, Connecticut. Weight 272.2 grains.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
View details and enlarged photos
| Realized
$575 |
|
|
