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Sale 91
June 2016 Pre-Long Beach
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Lot 1209 |
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1846 Loss of the Somers Medal. Julian-NA-24 NGC MS64 BR. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Bronze, 57.5 mm. The USS Somers was a brig in the U.S. Navy from 1842 through 1846. During the Mexican-American War, Somers was on blockage duty in the Gulf of Mexico off Vera Cruz. On December 8, 1846, when chasing a blockage runner, Somers was capsized by a sudden squall. Seven crew members out of 39 were rescued by French, British, and Spanish ships. The Congress authorized the issue of a medal on March 3, 1847. However, no action was undertaken until october 1850. C. C. Wright was suggested to be the engraver for the work and the dies were ready on April 1851. The medal didn't go on sale until 1861, and the delay was caused by Wright's mistake on changing the motto on the reverse die. The medal has even dark chocolate toning on both sides. An important medal with interesting history, rarely offered in the market especially in this appeal. Estimated Value $600-UP
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$793 |
Lot 1210 |
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1876 4-Piece U.S. Centennial Mint Medal Set. This outstanding set of medals including:
1. Julian-CM-11, gilt copper, 57 mm. There were only 2,100 pieces of these gilt copper examples struck, and were originally sold for $3 each.
2. Julian -CM-11, white metal, 57 mm. These white metal large format medals are even rare, with a mintage of merely 583. They were originally sold for $1 each.
3. Julian-CM-10, gilt copper, 38 mm. The proximate mintage for this small format is around 10,500 pieces.
4. Julian-CM-10, silver, 38 mm. Around 10,133 examples struck.
This lot also includes the original box of issue. The white metal and silver medals are beautifully toned with steel blue colors and hints of iridescent hues. The copper medals are still with even cladding. Medals will grade AU to UNC. Very popular medals, rarely offered in such sets. Lot of 4 medals. Estimated Value $1,000-UP
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$2,468 |
Lot 1211 |
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1876 U.S. Diplomatic Medal. Julian-CM-15 NGC MS65 BR. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Bronze, 68 mm. The original dies for the Diplomatic Medal was designed by Augustin Dupre in 1790 and 1791. This presented piece was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1876 with a pair of copy dies prepared by Charles Barber. These extremely rare original U.S. Mint issues are recognizable from the 20th century restrikes by their majestic strike and outstanding details. This important medal should bring some serious attention. Only the pickiest inspectors would be able to figure out some minute imperfections on this extremely original medal. Liberally as struck and definately the finest example the cataloger ever encountered. Pop 1; the solo finest example graded at NGC. Estimated Value $1,500-UP
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$3,055 |
Lot 1212 |
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1909 New York Sterling Silver Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal (102 mm). Issued by the American Numismatic Society and the Hudson-Fulton celebration commission. Emil Fuchs sculptor and made by Whitehead & Hoad Co. NY. Lovely uniform antique light grey toning. In an oversize custom NGC holder MS-63. Includes some background information and the original plush box of issue. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900
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