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Baltimore Auction

U.S. Coins

March 26, 27 & 31, 2015Baltimore, Maryland

The OfficialAuction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo


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Stacks Bowers GalleriesUpcoming Auction Schedule

Coins and Currency

Date Auction Consignment Deadline

Continuous Stacks Bowers Galleries Weekly Internet Auctions ContinuousClosing Every Sunday

March 26-29, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins & Currency Request a CatalogOfficial Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore ExpoBaltimore, MD

March 30-April 1, 2015 Stacks Bowers and Ponterio World Coins & Paper Money Request a CatalogHong Kong Auction of Chinese and Asian Coins & CurrencyHong Kong

April 3-12, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins April 1, 2015Michigan State Numismatic Society Spring Show iAuctionOnline at StacksBowers.com

May 19, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins Not Applicablee D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part INew York, NY

May 20, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins March 27, 2015Rarities Auction (Special Terms Apply)New York, NY

July 16-19, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins & Currency May 25, 2015Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore ExpoBaltimore, MD

August 11-15, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries World Coins & Paper Money June 9, 2015An Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of MoneyChicago, IL

August 11-15, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins & Currency June 15, 2015An Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of MoneyChicago, IL

August 24-26, 2015 Stacks Bowers and Ponterio World Coins & Paper Money June 17, 2015Hong Kong Auction of Chinese and Asian Coins & CurrencyHong Kong

September 30, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins Not Applicablee D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part IINew York, NY

October 1, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins August 14, 2015Rarities Auction (Special Terms Apply)New York, NY

November 5-8, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries World Coins & Paper Money September 4, 2015Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore ExpoBaltimore, MD

November 5-8, 2015 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins & Currency September 15, 2015Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore ExpoBaltimore, MD

January 6-9, 2016 Stacks Bowers Galleries World Coins & Paper Money October 30, 2015An Official Auction of the NYINCNew York, NY

January 27-28, 2016 Stacks Bowers Galleries U.S. Coins December 1, 2015Americana SaleNew York, NY


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Stacks Bowers Galleries presents

e March 2015 Baltimore AuctionU.S. Coins

March 26, 27 & 31, 2015Baltimore Convention Center

One West Pratt StreetBaltimore, MD 21201

Tel: 410.649.7000

Featuring

e John W. Adams Collection

e Reference Collection of Q. David Bowers

e Desh Family Collection

e Dr. Donald Gutfreund Collection

e Highland Collection

e Stacks West 57th Street Collection

e Collections of e Strong

e Roy West Collection

www.StacksBowers.com

Copyright 2015 Stacks-Bowers Numismatics, LLC All Rights Reserved

is sale is held in conjunction with Jay Edwards & Assoc., LLC.

California Offi ce1063 McGaw Ave.Irvine, CA 92614Telephone: 800.458.4646Telephone: 949.253.0916Fax: 949.253.4091

New York Offi ce123 W. 57th St.New York, NY 10019Telephone: 800.566.2580Telephone: 212.582.2580Fax: 212.245.5018

New England Offi ceP.O. Box 1804Wolfeboro, NH 03894Telephone: 866.811.1804Telephone: 603.569.0823Fax: 603.569.3875

Hong Kong Offi ceUnit 1603, 16/F, Miramar TowerNo. 132 Nathan RoadTsim Sha TsuiKowloon, Hong KongTelephone: 852.2117.1191


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How to Bid

Before the Live Auctionere are several ways to bid prior to the start of the live auction.

Fax/Mail Bid SheetUse the enclosed bid sheet and mail or fax it to us. If sending by mail, please allow sufficient time for the postal service.

Mail: Att. Auction Department Fax: 949.253.4091 Stacks Bowers Galleries 1063 McGaw Ave. Irvine, CA 92614 United States

Phone

Telephone Stacks Bowers Galleries at 949.253.0916

InternetView additional images and add items to your personal tracking list. You may also place bids and check their status inreal time. Visit our website at www.stacksbowers.com.

During the Live Auction

Attend in PersonAuction Event: Baltimore Convention Center

One West Pratt StBaltimore, MD 21201Tel: 410.649.7000

Live Online BiddingStacks Bowers Galleries will offer live online bidding for this auction. We strongly recommend that you registerto bid at www.stacksbowers.com at least 48 hours before the start of the auction.

Live Bidding by PhoneIf you wish to bid by phone during the live auction, please register your interest at least 48 hours prior to the startof the auction. Stacks Bowers Galleries will ask for the lot numbers you are interested in with your complete contactinformation. Stacks Bowers Galleries will call you during the auction and you can place bids with our representativein real time. We regret that we can only offer this service for lots estimated at $2500 or more. If you wish to arrange livebidding by phone, contact Customer Service at 949-253-0916 or email [email protected].


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e March 2015 Baltimore AuctionMarch 26, 27 & 31, 2015

Lot Viewing

Lot Viewing will be conducted in the Irvine, CA offices (by appointment only): March 9-13

Lot Viewing will be conducted in the NY offices: March 18-21 9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET

Lot Viewing will be conducted at the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 345, as follows:

Auction LocationBaltimore Convention CenterOne West Pratt StBaltimore, MD 21201Tel: 410.649.7000

Auction Detailse auction sessions will be conducted at the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 344 and 347, as follows:

Tuesday, March 249:00 AM 7:00 PM ET

Wednesday, March 259:00 AM 7:00 PM ET

ursday, March 269:00 AM 7:00 PM ET

Friday, March 279:00 AM 7:00 PM ET

Saturday, March 289:00 AM 12 Noon ET

Wednesday, March 189:00 AM 6:00 PM ET

ursday, March 199:00 AM 6:00 PM ET


Saturday, March 219:00 AM 6:00 PM ET


Saturday, March 289:00 AM 12 Noon ET

Bank Wire Information:

HSBC950 ird Avenue, New York, NY 10022

For credit to (Payee):Stacks Bowers Numismatics,Account #000186236US Routing #021001088

International Routing (Swi Code) #MRMDUS33

Lot PickupLot Pick Up will be conducted at the Baltimore Convention Center,

Room 345, as follows:

Session 5 U.S. CoinsFriday, March 2711:00 AM ETLots 5001-5628Room 347

Session 6 Rarities NightFriday, March 276:00 PM ETLots 6001-6132Room 347

Session 7 U.S. CoinsFriday, March 27Immdediately followingthe conclusionof Rarities NightLots 7001-7478Room 347

Session 8 U.S. CurrencyHInternet OnlyBidding Begins 9:00 AM PTMonday, March 30Lots 30001-31435

Session 9 U.S. CoinsHInternet OnlyBidding Begins 9:00 AM PTTuesday, March 31Lots 32001-34059

Session 1 e HenryP. Kendall Collectionof U.S. Currencyursday, March 2611:00 AM ETLots 2001-2219Room 344

Session 2 U.S. Currencyursday, March 26Immediately following theconclusion of Session 1Lots 3001-3447Room 344

Session 3 U.S. Currencyursday, March 266:00 PM ETLots 4001-4803Room 344

Session 4 e HenryP. Kendall Collection ofU.S. and World Coinsursday, March 266:00 PM ETLots 2301-2638Room 347

Please refer to the separate Henry P. Kendall Collection catalog for a listing of lots in that session.

Please refer to the separate U.S. Currency catalog for a listing of lots in those sessions.

View our entire auction schedule online at StacksBowers.com.

HPlease see page ix(9) for the newbidding format forour internet sessions.


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Stacks Bowers Galleries

Cataloged by Jeff Ambio, Q. David Bowers, Greg Cohen, Harvey Gamer, John KraljevichJames Matthews, James McCartney, Benjamin Orooji, John Pack, Andy Pollock, Eric Schena

Steve Tureen, Frank Van Valen and Vicken Yegparian

Greg RobertsPresident and CEO,

Spectrum Group [email protected]

Chris Napolitano

Executive Vice [email protected]

John Pack

Executive Directorof Consignments

[email protected]

Andrew GlassmanChief Financial Offi cer

[email protected]

Matthew W. QuinnAssistant Director of Currency

[email protected]

Corey MaitaChief Operating Offi [email protected]

Q. David BowersStacks Bowers Galleries

[email protected]

Brian KendrellaPresident

[email protected]

Ron GillioNumismatic Acquistions

[email protected]

Greg CohenNumismatist,

Consignment [email protected]

Jeff AmbioVice President

of Numismatics andAuction Production

[email protected]

Christine Karstedt


Melissa KarstedtNumismatist, Auctioneer,

Numismatic Sales,Consignment Director

[email protected]

Richard Ponterio


Vicken Yegparian

Vice President of [email protected]

Peter A. TregliaDirector of Currency

[email protected]

Scott ReiterExecutive Directorof Consignments

[email protected]

Harvey StackStacks Bowers Galleries

[email protected]

John P. KonopVice President,

Director of DistinguishedClient Services

[email protected]

Lawrence R. StackStacks Bowers Galleries

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Stacks Bowers Galleries Team

Consignment and Numismatic Specialists

California Office: 949.253.0916

Jeff AmbioExt. 204 [email protected]

Wayne Berkley

Ext. 262 [email protected] ChatignyExt. 318 [email protected]

Ron [email protected]

Amandeep JassalExt. 249 [email protected]

Brian KendrellaExt. 291 [email protected]

John KonopExt. 293 [email protected]

Dale LarsenExt. 248 [email protected]

James McCartneyExt. 232 [email protected]

Todd McKennaExt. 221 [email protected]

Richard MelamedExt. 217 [email protected]

Ryan MorettiExt. 284 [email protected]

Gene NesheimExt. 219 [email protected]

Benjamin OroojiExt. 295 [email protected]

John PackExt. 258 [email protected]

Kyle PonterioExt. 212 [email protected]

Steve PriceExt. 260 [email protected]

Matt QuinnExt. 279 [email protected]

Scott ReiterExt. 228 [email protected]

New York Office: 212.582.2580

Andrew BowersExt. 5222 [email protected]

Greg CohenExt. 5455 [email protected]

Steve NuggetExt. 5514 [email protected]

Harvey [email protected]

Larry [email protected]

Vicken YegparianExt. 5459 [email protected]

New Hampshire Office: 603.569.0823

Q. David [email protected]

Christine [email protected]

Melissa [email protected]

Frank Van [email protected]

Hong Kong Office: +852.2117.1191

Nirat [email protected]

Ping [email protected]

Other Offices

Bobby [email protected]

Danny Avena

[email protected]

Brad [email protected]

James [email protected]

Consultants

Mike Hodder

John Kraljevich

Andy Pollock

Eric Schena

Steve Tureen

Customer Service

Ceilia Mullins

Stephanie Baur

Linda Bernard

Ross Bruce

Mandy Chan

Ai Tee Cheng

Adrianne Conrad

Samantha Douglas

Amanda Iapello

Sarah Jackels

Jenna Kendrella

Amber Kistler

Tyler Kreil

Cynthia LaCarbonara

Geoff LeDoyen

Brent Lemmon

Wendy Leonard

Travis McDonald

Robin Olson

DJ Olivares

Valentina Szabo

Accounting

Eric Choi

Fumi Norris Doan

Sofia Gallegos

Gil Lopez

Jung Min

Asha Ramcharan

Eric Rodriguez

Brandon Tang

Marketing and

Graphic Design

Jennifer Meers

Bryan Stoughton

Millie Wu

Photography

Karen Bridges

Jeremy Katz

Dan Malo

Vika Sabo

Nick Stadler

Keven Tran

Information Technology

John Ballecer

Jeff Fung

Brian Hunt

Bernie Jimenez

Sam King

Glenn Landenberger

Anant Singh

Shipping and Receiving

Jason Best

Joe Delgado

Jose Martinez

Anibal Ortiz

Administrative

Carol Holt

Carola Ponterio


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Stacks Bowers Galleries Presents Selections fromEight Important Collections and Other PropertiesWhitman Coins & Collectibles Expo

Welcome to Baltimore!

Welcome to the latest in our long series of auctions with theWhitman Coins & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore. ese eventsare held three times a year and are among the most popularand dynamic conventions in America. e March 2015 eventfeatures hundreds of dealers, welcomes thousands of attendees,and offers a venue that is very pleasant. Located in the InnerHarbor area of Baltimore, the Convention Center is close byfine hotels, restaurants, and shopping opportunities.

No city in America has a deeper numismatic tradition thanBaltimore. e first major collection formed in our country,the Robert Gilmor, Jr. cabinet, was assembled here. T. HarrisonGarrett and John Work Garrett collected coins from 1865 to

the late 1930s aer which that collection was willed to theJohns Hopkins University. Our sale of this incredible holdingstill echoes. Louis E. Eliasberg did something no one had everdone before and will never do again: acquired one of each dateand mintmark of federal coinage from the 1793 half cent to the1933 double eagle. Our series of Eliasberg Collection sales willbe forever remembered.

We are honored to be the official auctioneer, as weve been eversince the Whitman Coins & Collectibles Expos were launched.is Expo and our auction will be a magnet for collectors,dealers, and other enthusiasts nationwide. It is the place to befor several days of endless activity.

We hope to see you there!

Eight Important Collections

We are proud to showcase selections from eight importantcollectionsincluding coins from half cents to double eagles,from colonials to commemoratives, and more.

We are pleased to feature another consignment from e Strong:National Museum of Play located in Rochester, one of UpstateNew Yorks premier attractions. Highly interactive displays aredevoted to the history and exploration of play and are part of theworlds largest and most comprehensive collection of historical

materials related to play. Margaret Woodbury Strong, a prolificcollector of everyday objects, especially dolls and toys, foundede Strong in 1968 under the name Margaret WoodburyStrong Museum of Fascination. Before her death in 1969, Mrs.Strong bequeathed her considerable estate to help support themuseum, and 13 years later it opened in a new 156,000-square-foot building on 13.5 acres in downtown Rochester. Nowknown simply as e Strong, it spans more than 282,000 squarefeet and serves global audiences on site at the museum, online,and through the work of its International Center for the Historyof Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the Brian

Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, the WoodburySchool, and the American Journal of Play. e core of e

Strong displays were formed by Margaret Woodbury, bornin 1897. Her father, John Charles Woodbury, was the ninthpresident of the Rochester Numismatic Association and waan early investor with George Eastman and Eastman Kodake Strong website offers more information on this fascinatinginstitution. We give a nod of appreciation to the directors foconsigning rare coins to us over a period of years including afine selection we present in this catalog.

e Dr. Donald Gutfreund Collection is another importancontribution to our sale. Growing up in a family of artists andhealth care professionals, exposure to the sciences influencedDr. Gutfreunds decision to become a physician. He has enjoyeda career spanning 31 years as a practicing hematologistoncologist and post-graduate instructor in medicine at NewYork Citys Mt. Sinai Hospital. Commenting that a good foifor his responsibilities in patient care was exposure to beautyin the world of art, Dr. Gutfreund continues to collect art glassfigurative bronzes, and paper weights.

His search for quality coins began two generations ago in the1970s. Dr. Gutfreund found Morgan and Peace silver dollarparticularly satisfying, and over a period of time he acquirednotable type coinsLiberty Head nickels and Morgan silvedollars. His outstanding examples of these, as well as a variety

of other equally desirable type coins, are showcased in thepages of Stacks Bowers Galleries current March 2015 BaltimoreAuction catalog in your hands.

e Desh Family Collection was formed by a leadingMidwestern merchant beginning in the 1940s and continuinginto the 1960s, until his death. e coins, securely kept in abank vault, passed to his children. Two years ago, one of theheirs consigned coins to us that were showcased in our March2103 sale here in Baltimore. Now, from another heir we haveadditional important coins, every one of them fresh to themarket.

Treasures from the Highland Collection have been featured in

a number of our catalogs and continue here with many choiceand rare pieces. e Roy West Collection offers attractions awell, as does a selection of coins from our own famous Wes57th Street Hoard. A feature about this appeared recently inthe journal Penny-Wisepublished by Early American CoppersInc., and involved looking through 29,000 long-hiddenunattributed large cents!

From the collection of our long-time friend John W. Adamcomes a very rare 1789 East Florida Carlos IV proclamationmedal, or four reales in silver, a preview of what will be a veryextensive presentation of medals from John that we will offer


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later this year. John is a leading light in the Medal Collectors ofAmerica organization, of which I have been a member since dayone. Check their website.

From my own reference collection are Flying Eagle and IndianHead cents that I purchased for careful study and photography,these being two of my favorite series. You may have a copy ofmy award-winning 1996 book,A Buyers and Enthusiasts Guide

to Flying Eagle and Indian Cents, further subtitled, A Guide,Commentary, Catalogue Raisonn, Source Book, and ArmchairCompanion for Both Series 1856 to 1909. at was nearly 20years ago. Since then my fine friend Rick Snow has publisheda lot on the series, and the Fly-In Club magazine, LongacresLedger, offers much information as well. Selections from mycollection include one of the nicest Proof 1864 L cents I haveever seen! Enjoy!

Our sale has something for everyoneor almost! If this is yourvery first Stacks Bowers Galleries auction, welcome! Look overeach description carefully and bid on coins that will add to yourcollection or will start a new specialty.

A Closer Look at Sale Highlights

ere are so many highlights in our Baltimore sale that to listthem all would be redundant, as you are holding the completecatalog in your hands. at said, here are some of my favorites:

Early American issues include a Gem Proof circa 1798 eatre atNew York token (read all about it in e Whitman Encyclopediaof Colonial and Early American Coins, or for a quick peek, see itsGuide Book listing). A Superb Gem undated (1795) WashingtonLiberty and Security half penny is a condition rarity deluxe.

Half cents start with a beautiful 1793, the first year of issue.Among large copper cents a 1793 Sheldon-13 Liberty Cap isnotable. 1799 is thekey date in that series. We offer a nice VF-30example of Sheldon-189 with a CAC sticker (the useful servicelaunched a few years ago by John Albanese and which has beenpopular since that time, signifying that within a stated grade acoin is high end).

Flying Eagle and Indian cents, including many consigned byme, are of remarkable quality. e 1856 is, of course, one of themost famous American rarities of all time. A Gem Proof 1858Small Letters cent is beautiful to behold. As noted earlier, the1864 L is very speciala wonderful gem. It is an original from

the first die pair and is especially important as such. e 1873Doubled LIBERTY is a classic. Check thepatterncents as wellsuch as the marvelous and rare 1863 with L on ribbon and more!Lincoln cents offer delights, including an Ultra-Gem MS-66+RD 1909-S V.D.B., probably the most famous popular rarityinAmerican numismatics. Two-cent and three-cent pieces (silverand nickel types) include many highlights as do nickel five-centpieces in the Shield, Liberty Head, Buffalo, and Jefferson series.A gem 1942-D over horizontal D Jefferson nickel is a fascinatingmodern curiosity and rarity.

Among early silver, a gem 1795 half dime will be ideal fohigh-level type set. e first-year-of-issue Mint State 1796 dimis a beauty. e JR-2 1803 dime is usually seen in lower gradthan the exceptional AU-58 we offer. e 1822 dime is scarceall grades and rare in the MS-64 grade. An 1802 Draped Budollar, BB-241, is a remarkable MS-64 coinideal for a type or a specialized collection.

Among Liberty Seated and later silver coins there are makey items as well. An 1875-CC twenty-cent piece, availabeasily enough in lower grades, is notable in the MS-66 lewe offer. I wonder if the Superb Gem 1874-S quarter is frothe remarkable hoard found generations ago and now widdispersed? Probably it is. Check the Proof 1846 half dollseldom seen in this format. An 1839 Gobrecht dollar catalogas original is important. Mint State and Proof Liberty Seatcoins of different denominations include many special piecMorgan dollars offer a panorama of opportunities includiscarce and rare Carson City issues and selected Proofs. Barbcoins and 20th century silver issues are replete with key issue

Gold coins include all denominations from dollars to doubeagles, among which will be found type coins as well notable rarities. Early in that specialty is a Gem 1849-O godollar. A Mint State 1805 quarter eagle is hard to find, but lohere. A high-grade 1807 quarter eagle, last year of the early typis worth investigating as well. A Superb Gem Proof 1900 a1902 quarter eagles are among the finest of their kind. A neaGem 1807 Capped Bust Right $5 is ideal for a type set. e ra1929 half eagle is the final date in that series. e 1877 $10 is rain any grade, especially Mint State as we offer. And, of coureveryone who can afford to do so should have an 1857-S doubeagle from the S.S. Central America. A lustrous Mint State 188

CC $20 will draw bids from many directions, and ditto for a ni1891-CC. e Gem 1892-S twenty is a condition rarity.

What else to mention? Patterns have been favorite coins for a lotime. Our Baltimore sale offers some nice opportunities acrothe board. e Gem Proof 1875(key date in the series) $3 J-14will draw a lot of attention. How about a high-grade MS-65 18CSA half dollar restrike? Romantic, historical, and everlastindesirable are octagonal $50 slugs from the Gold Rush. Chethe beautiful 1851 Augustus Humbert coin in this sale. Hoabout a gold1904 Louisiana Purchase commemorative medby A.A. Weinman? Where could you find another? A Pro

gold1925 Norse-American medal is not quite as scarce, but i

rarity nonetheless. A Proof 1903 Louisiana Purchase gold dollProof in its original frame, will highlight a fine commemoratcollection, as will other items from this Exposition.

Wow!

Plan to Participate!

If you plan to come to Baltimore, the red carpet will be rolled ofor you. Meet and greet our staff. If your schedule permits, attethe premiere presentation of my D. Brent Pogue Collection: AInside View of an American Treasure program in Room 343the Convention Center at 3 oclock on ursday aernoon. I wtry to keep you interested and informed for the next hour.


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Have a question about our auction? Were here to helpfrom lotviewing through the sale sessions to pick-up. If you are staying athome, we have good news for you. Using our dynamic Internetsite you can participate in virtual realityin real time watchingour auctioneer at the podium, seeing the item being offered,and featuring an enticing green Bid! button! With advance

preparation with us you can also arrange to bid by telephone onimportant lots.

Aer our Baltimore sale closes we have a special Internet sectionwith its own delights and treasures. Plan to be a part of that aswell.

ank you for your interest and participation in our sale. I amlooking forward to seeing you in Baltimore or to your biddingon line.

All good wishes,

Q, David Bowers

Chairman Emeritus, Stacks Bowers Galleries

inking of Selling?

Whether some choice duplicates, or a set, or your collection, letour success be your success!

For generations, ever since our first auction in New York City in1935 and continuing to the present day, we and our antecedentshave handled more fine collections and more rarities than anyother coin auction firm in the world. As you read these words wehold the records for the most valuable collections ever sold andthe highest single prices ever achieved for rare coins at auction.

While great collections and rarities make headlines, in realitythe vast majority of our worldwide business is done with moremodest consignments, from $10,000 upwards into the hundredsof thousands of dollars. In recent times we have added a livebid closing to our Internet-only sessions to accommodate in a

first-class manner many coins, tokens, medals, and bank notesof lesser value.

Our remaining 2015 auction schedule is spangled with publicsales that will make history. Accompanying our D. Brent PogueCollection Part 1 Sale to be held in New York City in May wewill be holding a related event for which we have a limitednumber of lot openings available for you to consign choiceand rare coins. Next follows our Whitman Coin & CollectiblesExpo sale in July, then our spectacular auction for the American

Numismatic Associations Worlds Fair of Money auction inChicago in August, aer which there are other opportunities aswell.

Let us work with you to find which sale will be just right forthe items you have to consign. For example, our Whitman Expo

sale in November will be with the Colonial Coin CollectorsClub (C4) and, along with many other offerings, will showcasecolonial and early American coins.

For one low, competitive commission rate we will take care oeverything: visiting you to make arrangements and pack youritems (for larger consignments), receiving your items at ourend by insured carrier at our expense (for most consignments)insurance, publicity, cataloging by the worlds most accomplishedteam of professionals, superb graphics, and more!

All you need to do is cash our generous check!

Right now the market is very strong worldwide. Yes, make oursuccess your success and sell your coins in one of the hottestmarkets in history. A win-win experience awaits you.

Call us today at 800.458.4646 (West Coast), 800.566.2580(East Coast) or email us at [email protected] formore information or a personalized presentation on realizingtop market prices for your rarities or collection.


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Stacks Bowers Galleries Baltimore Internet-only SessionsPresented in Live Showcase Auction Format

In an effort to provide all bidders the opportunity to participate in the excitement of our liveauctions, our Internet-only sessions will now be presented in the same format as our liveShowcase Auctions. Each lot will be offered in lot order, one by one, starting at the time listed

in the catalog.Participants will be able to bid live online through our iBid Live platformthe same liveonline bidding platform used in our live Showcase Auction sessions. To access iBid Live, loginto your StacksBowers.com account and click the Live Auction in Progress button located atthe top right corner of the webpage. is button will be enabled 30 minutes prior to the startof live bidding. You will then be directed to the Live Bidding page that will display the currentauction sessions. To participate, click the green bidding button of the appropriate session. eiBid Live platform will then launch as a new Internet window. Each lot will open, live bidsaccepted, competing against previously placed Internet bids, and then close when biddingis finished.

If you have any questions regarding this new development, please contact Auction Services at800.458.4646, or email [email protected].


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e Desh Family Collection

Formed between the 1940s and the 1960s by a Midwestern drygoods merchant and grocer, the Desh Family Collection hasbeen in a bank vault since the time of his passing. e collectionwas divided among the collectors children, and Stacks BowersGalleries had the pleasure of offering the first part of this collection

in our March 2013 Baltimore Auction. Another heir has recentlydecided to place additional coins in the current Baltimore Auction.Highlights include an 1882 nickel three-cent piece in Proof-67,an 1801 Draped Bust half dollar certified EF-40, an 1823 Capped

Bust half dollar grading MS-63, a lovely 1881 Liberty Seated halfdollar in Gem MS-65, and an ever-popular 1839-C Classic Headquarter eagle in the desirable grade of AU-53. All highlights listedhere are certified by PCGS, with additional coins in the collectioncertified by PCGS as well as ANACS. e collection was raw

until consigned to this sale -- a fresh, newly certified offering withnumerous enticing coins that are sure to appeal to a wide varietyof bidders.


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e Dr. Donald Gutfreund Collection

Growing up in a family of artists and health care professionals,exposure to the sciences influenced Dr. Gutfreunds decision tobecome a physician. He has enjoyed a career spanning 31 years as apracticing hematologist-oncologist and post-graduate instructor inmedicine at New York Citys Mt. Sinai Hospital.

Commenting that a good foil for his responsibilities in patientcare was exposure to beauty in the world of art, Dr. Gutfreundcontinues to collect art glass, figurative bronzes, and paper weights,

their three-dimensional nature being particularly enticing to thcollector. As far as numismatics are concerned, Dr. Gutfreufound Morgan and Peace silver dollars particularly satisfying. Hsearch for and acquisition of outstanding examples began in t1970s, his silver dollars, as well as Liberty nickels and a variety

equally desirable type coins, being featured in the pages of StacBowers Galleries current March 2015 Baltimore Auction.


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e Strong, located in Rochester, New York, is ahighly interactive museum devoted to the history andexploration of play and houses the worlds largest andmost comprehensive collection of historical materials

related to play. Margaret Woodbury Strong, a prolificcollector of everyday objects, especially dolls and toys,founded e Strong in 1968 under the name MargaretWoodbury Strong Museum of Fascination. Before shedied in 1969, she bequeathed her considerable estate tohelp support the museum, and 13 years later it openedin a new 156,000-square-foot building on 13.5 acres indowntown Rochester, New York. Now known simply ase Strong, it spans more than 282,000 square feet andserves global audiences on-site at the museum, online,and through the work of its International Center for the

History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall ofFame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives ofPlay, the Woodbury School, and the American Journalof Play.

Born in 1897, Margaret Woodbury Strong grew up anonly child in a wealthy family of collectors. Her father,John Charles Woodbury (18591937), collected coinsand recorded life events in scrapbooks. Her mother,Alice Motley Woodbury (18591933), collected 19th-century Japanese objects dart. Margarets collectinginterests ranged so widely and her methods assumedsuch aggressive proportions that by the late 1960s, shehad amassed more than 27,000 dolls and a seeminglyendless number of middle-class American householdobjects spread over more than 50 categories. e vast

e Strong: National Museum of PlayRochester, New York

e Numismatic notebooks and ledgers of John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937), primary accumulator of e Strongs extensive coin collection.


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majority of her collections, however, related in some wayto play, and she earned a particular reputation for heroutstanding collection of dolls and toys.

e Strongs coin collection was largely accumulated byMargaret Strongs father, John Woodbury. Woodburyserved as president of the Woodbury Whip Company,one of the nations largest buggy whip makers. He alsoassociated with Rochester photographic innovatorGeorge Eastman and had become one of the earliestinvestors in Eastman Kodak. Financially secure,Woodbury retired in 1910 with the means andopportunity to pursue personal interests, includingcoin collecting. As the ninth president of the RochesterNumismatic Association, Woodbury stood among theprominent collectors of his time.

In 1989, numismatic expert Henry Grunthal appraisede Strongs coin collection. His evaluation supportedthe museums decision in 1990 to deaccession 4,900coins that Stacks auctioned later that year. Now, more

than two decades later, e Strong continues to reviewand refine all its collections to best support its missionand its interpretive goals. e items in this sale representthe latest stage in e Strongs continuous process ofdeveloping an outstanding collection focused on thesubject of play. Funds from the sale of the museumsnumismatic materials will be dedicated to newacquisitions and the care and preservation of objects inits collection.


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Highlights from the March 2015 Baltimore Auction

Lot 6001 Undated (Circa 1798) eatre at New York Token.W-9080. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).

Lot 6002 1789 East Florida Carlos IV Proclamation Medal,or Four Reales. Silver. Breen-1079, Herrera-133, Medina-148,

Grove-C58, Benjamin Betts-10. Struck on a Cast Planchet.Plain Edge. Choice Extremely Fine.

Lot 6009 1799 Draped Bust Cent. S-189.Rarity-2+. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.

Lot 60151858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large Letters.Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.

Lot 60161864 Indian Cent. Bronze. L on Ribbon.Proof-65 RB (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.

Lot 6034 1942-D/D Jefferson Nickel. FS-501.D/Horizontal D. MS-65 FS (PCGS).

Lot 6036 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime. LM-10.Rarity-3. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.

Lot 6043 1875-CC Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-4. Rarity-2.MS-66 (PCGS).


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Lot 6064 1802 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-241, B-6.Rarity-1. Narrow Date. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. OH.

Lot 6094 1807 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-4.Rarity-4+. Large Reverse Stars. MS-64 (NGC).

Lot 6096 1929 Indian Half Eagle.MS-64 (PCGS).

Lot 6099 1877 Liberty Eagle.MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.

Lot 6109 1885-CC Liberty Double Eagle.MS-62 (PCGS).

Lot 6120 1925 Norse-American Centennial Medal.Gold. Swoger-24C. Matte Proof-65 (PCGS).

Lot 6127 1875 Pattern ree-Dollar Gold Piece. Judd-1436.Rarity-7+. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.

Lot 61301851 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-6.Rarity-4. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU-50 (NGC).


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Session 5 U.S. CoinsFriday, March 27 11:00 AM ETRoom 347Lots 5001-5628

Numismatic Americana........................5001-5061Early American and Betts Medals ............5001-5004Comitia Americana andRevolutionary Era .......................................5005-5011Military Medals ...........................................5012-5013Indian Peace Medals ...................................5014-5015Benjamin Franklin ................................................5016Washingtoniana ..........................................5017-5024Lincolniana ............................................................5025Victor David Brenner ........................................... 5027Art Medals ANS Medals.........................5028-5029Assay Commissions Medals ......................5030-5049So-Called Dollars ........................................5050-5053Aviation ..................................................................5054Fairs and Expositions ........................................... 5055Hard Times Token ................................................5057Patriotic Civil War Token ....................................5058

Civil War Store Cards .................................5059-5060Late 19th and 20th Century Token .................... 5061Colonial and Related Coinage ..............5062-5095Massachusetts Silver Coinage ...................5062-5065St. Patrick Coinage ................................................5066Massachusetts Copper .........................................5067Connecticut Coppers .................................5068-5089Nova Eborac Copper ............................................5090Vermont Coppers .......................................5091-5092North American Token........................................5093Washington Piece .................................................5094Fugio Copper ......................................................... 5095Half Cents ....................................................5096-5112Large Cents ..................................................5113-5143Small Cents ..................................................5144-5213Two-Cent Pieces .........................................5214-5215Two-Cent Pieces .........................................5216-5221

Silver ree-Cent Pieces ............................5222-5236Nickel ree-Cent Pieces ..........................5237-5244Nickel Five-Cent Pieces .............................5245-5304Half Dimes ...................................................5305-5326Dimes ............................................................5327-5400Twenty-Cent Pieces ....................................5401-5406Quarter Dollars ...........................................5407-5485

Half Dollars ..................................................5486-5628

Session 6 Rarities NightFriday, March 276:00 PM ETRoom 347Lots 6001- 6132

Colonial and Related Coinage ..............6001-6003eatre at New York Token .................................6001East Florida Carlos IVProclamation Medal, or Four Reales .................6002Washington Piece .................................................6003Half Cents ....................................................6004-6005Large Cents ..................................................6006-6011Small Cents ..................................................6012-6021Silver ree-Cent Pieces ............................6022-6026Nickel Five-Cent Pieces .............................6027-6034Half Dimes ...................................................6035-6036Dimes ............................................................6037-6042Twenty-Cent Pieces ....................................6043-6045Quarter Dollars ...........................................6046-6058Half Dollars ..................................................6059-6063

Silver Dollars ...............................................6064-6082GSA Dollars .................................................6083-6085Trade Dollars ...............................................6086-6087Gold Dollars ..........................................................6088Quarter Eagles .............................................6089-6091ree-Dollar Gold Pieces ..........................6092-6093Half Eagles ...................................................6094-6096Eagles ............................................................6097-6103Double Eagles ..............................................6104-6114Commemorative Silver Coins ..................6115-6117Commemorative Gold Coins ...................6118-6120

Early Proof Sets .....................................................6121Bullion ....................................................................6122Pattern and Experimental .........................6123-6129Private and Territorial Gold ................................6130Confederate States of America .................6131-6132

Session 7 U.S. CoinsFriday, March 27Immediately following the conclusionof Rarities NightRoom 347Lots 7001-7478

Commemorative Silver Coins ..................7001-7052Commemorative Gold Coins ...................7053-7059Early Proof Sets ...........................................7060-7061Proof Sets .....................................................7062-7067Mint Set ..................................................................7068Mint Errors ..................................................7069-7104Bullion ..........................................................7105-7107Silver Dollars ...............................................7108-7303GSA Dollar .............................................................7304Redfield Dollars ...........................................7305-7306Trade Dollars ...............................................7307-7322Modern Dollar ...................................................... 7323Gold Dollars ................................................7324-7331Quarter Eagles .............................................7332-7362ree-Dollar Gold Pieces ..........................7363-7370Half Eagles ...................................................7371-7389Eagles ............................................................7390-7408

Double Eagles ..............................................7409-7438Pattern and Experimental .........................7439-7465Private and Territorial Gold ......................7466-7467Hawaiian Coins, Medals,Tokens and Related .....................................7468-7471Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty .........7472-7478

Session 9 U.S. CoinsHInternet OnlyBidding begins 9:00 PM PTTuesday, March 31Lots 32001-34059

Numismatic Americana....................32001-32234Early American and Betts Medals ........32001-32003

Admiral Vernon Medal ......................................32004Comitia Americana andRevolutionary Era ...................................32005-32006Military Medals .......................................32007-32009Naval Medals ...........................................32010-32013Indian Peace Medals ...........................................32014Washingtoniana ......................................32015-32029Lincolniana ..............................................32030-32039Political Medals and Related .................32040-32057Presidents and Inaugurals .....................32058-32067Politics Bryan Money ......................................32068Victor David Brenner .........................................32069Art Medals ANS Medals.....................32070-32073Art Medals Tiffany and Company ................32074Art Medals Society of Medalists .......32075-32082Mint and Treasury Medal ..................................32083Personal Medals ......................................32084-32087

Commemorative Medals .......................32088-32093So-Called Dollars ....................................32094-32108Agricultural, Mechanical,Scientific, and Professi ...........................32109-32110Award Medals ......................................................32111Industry and Commerce .......................32112-32113Aviation ................................................................32114School, College and University Medal ............32115Anti-Slavery .........................................................32116Sports and Olympic ............................................32117Military and Civil Decorations .............32118-32119

Life Saving Medal ................................................32120Fairs and Expositions .............................32121-32124Numismatic Association Medals..........32125-32127Numismatics Coin Dealer Medals ....32128-32129Miscellaneous Medals ............................32130-32135Hard Times Tokens ................................32136-32138Merchant Tokens ....................................32139-32140Patriotic Civil War Tokens ....................32141-32150Civil War Store Cards .............................32151-32169Civil War Token ..................................................32170Civil War and Confederacy ...................32171-32174Elongated Coins ......................................32175-32178Engraved Coins, Love Tokens,and Coin Jewelry .....................................32179-32229Miscellaneous Exonumia.......................32230-32233Numismatic Books and Related .......................32234Colonial and Related Coinage ..........32235-32408

Nova Constellatio Coppers ...................32235-32236Massachusetts Copper .......................................32237Connecticut Coppers .............................32238-32400New Jersey Copper .............................................32401Vermont Coppers ...................................32402-32403Washington Piece ...............................................32404Fugio Copper .......................................................32405Struck Copies ofColonial Coins and Related ..............................32406Miscellaneous Colonialand Related Coinage ...............................32407-32408Half Cents ................................................32409-32432Large Cents ..............................................32433-32469Small Cents ..............................................32470-32573Two-Cent Pieces .....................................32574-32617Silver ree-Cent Pieces ........................32618-32622Nickel ree-Cent Pieces ......................32623-32640

Nickel Five-Cent Pieces .........................32641-32736Half Dimes ...............................................32737-32757Dimes ........................................................32758-32829Twenty-Cent Pieces ................................32830-32839Quarter Dollars .......................................32840-32943Half Dollars ..............................................32944-33231Silver Dollars ...........................................33232-33677GSA Dollars .............................................33678-33682Redfield Dollar ....................................................33683Trade Dollars ...........................................33684-33697Modern Dollar ....................................................33698Gold Dollars ............................................33699-33704Quarter Eagles .........................................33705-33710ree-Dollar Gold Piece ....................................33711Half Eagles ...............................................33712-33732Eagles ........................................................33733-33734Double Eagles ..........................................33735-33765

Commemorative Silver Coins ..............33766-33861Commemorative Gold Coins ...............33862-33866Modern Commemorative .................................33867Proof Set ...............................................................33868Mint Sets...................................................33869-33875Bullion ......................................................33876-33893Mint Errors ..............................................33894-33986Miscellaneous U.S. Coin ....................................33987Rolls ...........................................................33988-34012Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty .....34034-34059

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5001 1777 B. Franklin of Philadelphia Medal. Bronze. 45 mm. Betts-547. Extremely Fine. An enigmatic portrait medal of e FirstAmerican, likely struck in England in the midst of the American Revolution. Franklins portrait shows the usual wear at the tip of thenose, along with light wear on other high points. e surfaces are a bit granular, perhaps from ground exposure, with some scale seenin the obverse fields. A break in the scale in the right obverse shows the contrast between light brown and the darker charcoal brownthat is present on most of the surfaces. e reverse fields show their usual concavity, some evidence of wire rim on both sides as seen onall genuine specimens, good clear detail in all devices. e apparent file marks seen on the edges are common to all genuine specimensin bronze, either die ejection lines or evidence of the cast nature of the planchets, a production relic rather than a post-striking issue.is rare medal is almost never found choice. e fact that most known examples are holed, rough, or well worn suggests both the non-numismatic audience for which it was intended and the beloved nature of Franklin, whose face apparently made a great pocket piece.is example shows well and will nicely represent this elusive Betts number in a collection of relics from the American Revolution.

Purchased from Spink on June 12, 1980.

5002 1779 Captain Cook Memorial Medal. Bronze. 43.7mm. By L. Pingo. Betts-553; Eimer-780; BHM-258. Choice About Uncirculated.Rich red and mahogany finish. One minor and one moderate carbon spot in the obverse legends, and one tiny one on the reverse. Bustright of the British explorer who both discovered Hawaii and was killed there. Reverse: Fortune places a rudder upon a globe. Issuedby subscription in Gold, Silver, and Bronze by the Royal Society for a fund in Cooks memory. Mintage for the Bronze version was 577pieces.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).

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Bid online at www.stacksbowers.com Page

Famous Bronze Libertas Americana Medal RarityChoice Mint State

5003 1781 (1782) Libertas Americana Medal. Bronze. 47 mm. By Augustin Dupre. Betts-615. MS-63 BN (PCGS).A satiny andsoly lustrous deep golden-tan specimen with flashes of rose-brown in the protected areas. Sharply struck throughout with everytiny detail of the extra-high relief motifs smartly impressed including Libertys hair strands at the very highest point of the design.Indeed, this medal is so fine in overall appearance that it seems conservatively graded. Only about 100 to 125 or so examples areknown in bronze, and they vary in grade from well-worn to Gem, with the present piece a pleasing compromise. And, there isperhaps no medal or coin that speaks so loudly about the birth of the United States of America than the Libertas Americana medal.e ownership of a Libertas Americana medal adds meaning and depth to any collection of early American coins and medals, andthe present beauty will be a focal point in its next numismatic cabinet.

Designed by Augustin Dupre in Paris in 1782, this beautiful design type was instigated by Benjamin Franklin, then minister toFrance and representative of the newly acclaimed United States of America. e most prominent feature for history buffs is thedate below Libertys bust on the obverse 4 Juil 1776. e head of Liberty facing le on this famous rarity with her pileus or capon a pole inspired the earliest U.S. Mint engravers to make the liberty cap motif a part of our first coinage in 1793. Dupres designis about as beautiful and intricate as a medal can be, especially on the reverse. e intricate interplay between the reverse features isladen with iconography. An infant Hercules strangles two serpents that represent the British armies at Saratoga and Yorktown, thebeginning and end of struggles for our infant nation. France, here depicted as Minerva, holds a shield above the infant and a spearkeeps the British lion at bay; the lions tail between its legs is a symbol of Englands defeat. Dates in the exergue, October 17, 1777 andOctober 19, 1781, represent the dates of the American victories at Saratoga and Yorktown. Two Libertas Americana medals werestruck in gold for the king and queen of France, several more than that were struck in silver for minsters at the court and others,and more still in bronze, as here. e fate of the two gold medals is unknown to todays specialists and collectors, though the hopesprings eternal that a gold Libertas Americana medal will show up some day. ere are 25 to 30 or so known in silver, all of whichare greatly prized. e 100 to 125 pieces estimated to exist in bronze are no less a treasure than the silver pieces, and their numberallows many collectors today to enjoy the stewardship incumbent with the ownership of this, perhaps the greatest of early Americannumismatic prizes.

PCGS# 151815.

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5004 1776 (1976) Libertas Americana Medal. Paris Mint Restrike. Gold. 45.86 mm. 64.0 grams. .920 Fine. Edge: 52/500. Superb GemProof.From a limited edition, and not widely known, this beautiful example is as issued and virtually flawless! Both sides are fullybrilliant with sharp, frosty motifs and lovely mirror fields. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity, although the certificateseems to have originally been for medal # 473 of the 500 pieces struck. Housed in the original plastic capsule and blue velvet case, asissued by the Monnaie de Paris, with silver stamping on top, as well as the original white cardboard box of issue. is ultra Gem will be acenterpiece in any fine collection! e certificate and box are available to the winning bidder upon request to Stacks Bowers Galleries aerthe close of the auction.

From the Q. David Bowers Collection.

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5005 1776 (Circa 1890-1910) Washington Before Boston Medal. So-Called Fourth Restrike. Bronze. 68 mm. Baker-49B. Plain Edge.Choice Mint State.Most of the Washington medals went to mostly non collectors where special handling was not the norm, causingmany that have survived to be impaired in one way or another. is choice prooflike example is almost free of those contact marks butfor a couple on Washingtons shoulder. An outstanding piece just begging to go to a collection of similar quality.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).

Choice Horatio Gates Medal in Bronze

5006 1777 Horatio Gates at Saratoga Medal. Original Dies. Bronze. 56 mm. Betts-557, Julian MI-2. Plain Edge. Specimen-64 BN (PCGS).Choice mahogany brown surfaces show bronzed, glossy surfaces on both sides, with some minuscule marks in the fields that are well blendedwith the rich overall patina. Essentially a Gem, and lacking the field cloudiness or handling marks sometimes seen on these early ComitiaAmericana strikes. is particular piece was made sometime aer the dies were transferred to the Philadelphia Mint in 1801, this specimenshowing Adams-Bentley Die State 2; the rim cuds seen on the reverse die in this state were carefully filed down at the Philadelphia Mint aspart of the overall preparation of the medal for sale or delivery. Essentially uncollectible in silver and unique in gold (located at the New YorkHistorical Society), an original dies bronze is what most specialists will endeavor to own during their collecting lifetime.

PCGS# 520332.

From Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s Token & Medal Auction #45, December 1988, lot 265; our Chicago ANA Auction of August 2013, lot 1018.


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5007 1779 Captain John Paul Jones Medal. Bronze. 57.19 mm. Betts-568, Julian NA-1, As Adams-8. Plain Edge. Choice Mint StateObv:Uniformed bust of Jones to right, Legend around JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO / COMITIA AMERICANARev:e Bonhomme Richardand HMS Serapisin close combat. Legend around HOSTIVM NAVIBVS CAPTIS AVT FVGATIS. Iexergue AD ORAM SCITIAE XXIII SEPT. / M DCCLXXVIIII. is U.S. Mint restrike of this Comitia Americana series medal is aethe design by Augustin Dupre. Gorgeous deep copper-orange finish, with the matted bust of Jones standing out in an unusual cameeffect. No significant flaws to flan or finish.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937)

5008 1781 William Washington at Cowpens Medal. Original Dies. Bronze. 46.43 mm. 46.0 grams. By Pierre Simon DuVivier. Betts-594Julian MI-8, Adams-11. Plain Edge. Extremely Fine.Obv:Colonel Washington mounted, leading charge to le, as Victory flies overheadRev:Seven-line Latin inscription within laurel wreath. Edge:(Pointing hand) CUIVRE, indicating that this piece was produced at thParis Mint between 1845 and 1860. Adams die state 2/3. Pleasing mahogany finish, with much reflectivity still present. Some deliberatold scratches in the first few lines of the reverse legend.


5009 1781 William Washington at Cowpens Medal. Original Dies. Bronze. 45.60 mm. 54.5 grams. By Pierre Simon DuVivier. Betts-594Julian MI-8, Adams-11. Plain Edge. Extremely Fine. Obv: Colonel Washington mounted, leading charge to le, as Victory flieoverhead. Rev:Seven-line Latin inscription within laurel wreath. Pre-1835 Paris Mint original with plain edge. Adams die state 2/3. Ricchocolate brown finish , with slight hints of underlying mint red.



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5011 1781 John Eager Howard at Cowpens Medal. Original Dies. Bronze. 47 mm. Betts-595, Julian MI-9. Plain Edge. Specimen-63BN (PCGS).A pleasing example showing variegated light brown and olive surface patination and the stippled surface mentioned byAdams-Bentley as found on specimens of their Die State 2. e medals for the Marylander Howard are in the smaller format as seen forWilliam Washington; since silver strikings are essentially unobtainable, the very scarce original dies strikings in bronze are about theonly game in town for those seeking to complete a set of Comitia Americana medals struck from original dies.

PCGS# 518698.

Gem Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal

5010 1781 (1839) Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal. Barre Copy Dies. Bronze. 56 mm. Betts-593, Julian MI-7. Plain Edge.Specimen-65 BN (PCGS).Rich medium bronze patina is ideal for the intricate designs, which are here sharply rendered on thesecopy dies skillfully made by Jean-Jacques Barre. e surfaces are clean and generally free of stray marks, while a singular greenspeck at Morgans le epaulette is noted as a pedigree marker. ough Barres transfer dies, using an original Augustin Dupre-designed medal as a hub, did a remarkably good job transferring Dupres richly detailed design, this piece has enough cameo froston the obverse designs to truly showcase the differences in detail between the Barre copies and the extremely rare originals, of whichonly a few are in private hands. ough at first glance seemingly cluttered, the original Dupre designs are quite skillfully balancedin the small, 56 mm canvas provided by the medal. is specimen is about as nice as one may readily find and is comparable to theGem Mint State Dorchester Heights Collection specimen we sold for $5,750 in our August 2012 ANA Sale.

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5012 1848 Major General Winfield Scott Medal. BronzedCopper. 89.3 mm. 388.8 grams. Julian MI-26. ChoiceMint State.Premium reflective mahogany with virtually nodistractions. A truly impressive medal.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to ben-efit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John CharlesWoodbury (1859-1937).

5013 1847 (1850) Virginia Medal to Major General WinfieldScott. Bronzed Copper. 89.2 mm. 328.4 grams. ByCharles Cushing Wright. Julian MI-27. Mint State.Mintreports indicate that 25 examples of this medal were struckin 1850. Attractive medium mahogany overall, a tiny bit ofred around the peripheries. Not as reflective as some are, butstill far better than average and with virtually no distractingscratches, nicks or contact marks.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to ben-

efit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John CharlesWoodbury (1859-1937).

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5014 1801 omas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. 75mm. Julian IP-3. Specimen-64 BN (PCGS).Golden brownand quite choice for this large medal, this specimen is struckfrom the 1886 replacement dies made by Charles E. Barberaer Robert Scots original, majestic portrait of our thirdpresident. A high quality, attractive, and fitting example fora set of bronze Indian Peace medals.

PCGS# 517796.

5015 1850 Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal. Large SizeSilver. 75.9 mm. Julian IP-30. About Uncirculated. Holefor suspension at 12 oclock. Bare bust of Fillmore to thright. e legend MILLARD FILLMORE PRESIDENT OTHE UNITED STATES / 1850 exhibits clear evidence omultiple strikings. Reverse with a settler standing before huge unfurled American Flag lecturing an Indian in nativdress on the virtues of civilization - Labor, Virtue and HonoNice prooflike satiny gray in color on both sides with hintof iridescent toning remaining aer a cleaning long ago. surfaces are semi-prooflike, but microscopically hairlineon both sides. Any handling marks are essentially trivial.

Indeed, this is a very handsome example of the large sizFillmore, a very rare and perhaps underappreciated formafor this administration. e Fillmore medals were contracteto be made outside of the Mint, and as a result it is uncertaihow many were struck. It is believed, however, that abou120 large format and about 160 small format examples werproduced. It is known that 25 large medals and 40 mediumsize were melted and restruck into Franklin Pierce medalese are extremely rare, and many prominent collectionhave been missing a silver Millard Fillmore, or had thpresident represented by the medium format medals rathethan the more impressive large version. Given the surfaceand heavy weight of this particular piece, we believe it tbe a later 19th century striking, whether as a replacemen

medal, a collector copy or for some other purpose. When we cataloged the David W. Dreyfuss Collection i

1986, we commented that the number of large size Fillmoreknown was certainly less than ten and has been suggesteas around five specimens, further stating that IP-30 iconsequently, one of the rarest of the series. e large formamedal was missing from such great collections as GarretNew York Public Library, Chris Schenkel, Gilbert SteinbergJohn W. Adams and NASCAs Kessler-Spangenberger salNot even the collections of the Smithsonian have one. Istark contrast, the magnificent holdings of John J. FordJr. revealed no less than six large size Fillmore medals, asold in our (Stacks) 2006 and 2007 sales. None of theshave reappeared since, and remain in collector or, possibly

institutional hands. In addition to the Ford specimens, ware aware of five more: one in the ANS Collection; onoffered by Heritage, August 2010; an example at SothebyParke-Bernet, October 1975; an example in a JeffreHoare Auction, January 1994 (ex. Senter-Victor Morinthe David W. Dreyfuss specimen; one in an October 199R.M. Smythe sale, the newly discovered specimen in ouFebruary 2015 Americana Sale, and this newly discovereexample, bringing the total to just 14 medals, with at leasone permanently impounded in a museum collectionough we have sold a couple large size Fillmores in back tback auctions, many years may elapse until the next one ioffered.


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5016 1786 Benjamin Franklin Natus Boston Medal. Bronze.46mm. Betts-620, GM-33. Choice About Uncirculated.Apleasing chocolate brown example of this popular BenjaminFranklin medal. No marking on edge.

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5017 1790 (Circa 1858) Washington Manly Medal. SecondObverse. Bronze. 59 mm. Baker-62B. Rarity-5. ChoiceMint State.Glossy and lustrous deep chestnut brown withnuances of mahogany. Exquisite eye appeal, as is typical ofthese pieces when seen in high grade. Trivial handling, butno marks worthy of mention. Traces of light debris belowthe portrait seen upon close inspection. Beautifully struck,with full rims and sharp definition of all details. A superbrepresentative of the type, made to satisfy strong collector

demand for Washington pieces in the 1850s. An earlystate of the dies, with no evidence of the reverse crack thatlater developed through the letter T of PRESIDENT. Anabsolutely delightful medal.

From our (Bowers and Merenas) sale of the David W. Dreyfuss Collec-tion, April 1986, lot 5606; our sale of the Charles A. Wharton Collection,

March 2014, lot 2085. Paper envelope with collector notes included.

5018 1805 Washington Eccleston Medal. Bronze. 76 mm. Byomas Webb, for Daniel Eccleston. Baker-85. Rarity-6.Specimen-64 BN (PCGS).Light ruddy-golden surfaces areslightly deeper brown in the fields, the overall quality of thismedal is far superior to that usually seen in examples of thistype, which can come circulated, damaged, badly spotted,or struck on an overly porous flan. e standing NativeAmerican on the reverse is oen weakly rendered, but here heis quite sharp and unaffected by poor strike or porosity. esearch for a superb specimen of this medal will end for onelucky, fastidious collector when the hammer falls for this lot.

PCGS# 518707.

5019 1805 Washington Eccleston Medal. Bronze. 75.9 mm. Byomas Webb, for Daniel Eccleston. Baker-85. Rarity-6.Choice About Uncirculated.Both sides exhibit very pleasingslightly mottled rich chocolate brown patina with little of thenatural planchet porosity that is present on so many of thesemedals. Typical die crack at center right of the reverse. Quakereccentric Eccleston combined adulation for Washington withadvocacy of Indian rights in this bold design.


5020 1805 Washington Eccleston Medal. Bronze. 76 mm. Byomas Webb, for Daniel Eccleston. Baker-85. Rarity-6.Extremely Fine. Pleasing and mostly smooth mahoganywith good gloss and eye appeal. Some light granularity isseen, typical of this heavy cast planchet, specially produced totake the full depth of the dies. e roughness is most notableat the central reverse, though some is noted in the le obversefield also. Well struck, die crack through WAS OURS onreverse and tiny die blob on Washingtons nose. Some light

marks and minor rim nicks are seen, along with some specksof verdigris under Washingtons chin and in the lower fields,but the preservation remains quite good for this large medal.Popular in its day and avidly collected still today.

Purchased from Spink on June 12, 1980. Index card with collector notesincluded.

5021 1876 George Washington California Medal for the U.S.Centennial. Silvered White Metal. 41 mm. Baker-410A.MS-62 (PCGS).Choice gray and silver finish, with electricblue, yellow and red iridescence especially on the reverse.Usually found with an integral mount, this piece wasseemingly converted to a circular medal at some point inits existence. A charming and rare medal designed by C.F.Mohrig and whose dies were executed by A. Kuner, whois better known for his hand in engraving dies for severalTerritorial gold coins.



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5022 Washington Inaugural Button. GW, Long Live e President / Linked States. Cobb-9, DeWitt-GW 1789.9, Albert-WJ14A1. BrasVery Good. 33.5 mm. 5.2 grams. Porous and rough, with the shank long lost. Still, easy to identify as one of these historic objectcelebrating the inauguration of our nations first president. Always popular with collectors, and particularly so when the source of suchan obvious ground-find is known. is one is said to have been found by a metal detecting enthusiast in Maryland, at the site of an oldmansion about two miles from the District of Columbia line.

Extremely Rare George Washington Inaugural Button

5023 Washington Inaugural Button. Unity, Prosperity & Independence. Cobb-21, DeWitt-GW 1789.12, Albert-PC2. Brass. Choice Fin33 mm. 4.8 grams. Granular and missing the shank, but clear enough to easily see the distinctive design. A very rare button. As of Januar2005, there were reportedly just three examples known, according to notes in a revision of the original Cobb reference done by researcheKirk Mitchell. It is unclear as to which specimens are referenced, beyond one said to have been from a Philadelphia family that relocatedto Canada. One superb example was found in Annapolis, Maryland in the 1980s, during the excavations at the Jonas Green house. Greenwas a printer, who printed colonial Maryland paper money. Two more were recently reported found at a site with a shoe buckle, a Fugiocopper and other items. is one is said to have been found in southern Maryland, about 30 miles from Washington, D.C. Albert, whofor reasons unknown assigned this type to Washingtons second inaugural, knew it was very rare and valued it highly. ere are probablfive to 10 examples accounted for in total, making this a prize for collectors of such pieces.

Classic Long Live the King Button

5024 Undated (Circa 1789) Long Live e King Button. Cobb-Unlisted, DeWitt-Unlisted, Albert (WHB) Page 12, Albert (RAU)-EG36 mm. Very Fine, or perhaps finer. Mottled slate and deep gray patina with sparkly tinning still seen through the crown. Completelintact and sharp, with the shank both present and unbent. e reverse is crusty with oxidation typical of a ground find, but not to any

significant detriment. A bit of wear, but this was a very nice button when it was lost, and the details remain very clear. is is a rathepleasing example of this button, one that is oen included in American collections for its relationship to (and probable inspiration forthe 1789 Washington Inaugural buttons. e design type has been described as related to King George IIIs 1789 recovery from his bouwith porphyria, though this legend and its message could have also come from an earlier decade. Two such buttons are reported to havbeen found in America, one in Brooklyn and another in Maine. is example is a newcomer to this short list, having been excavated in1988 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, widely expanding the area in which they appear to have been worn.


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5025 1909 Lincoln Centennial Preserve, Protect, DefendMedal. Bronze. 62.5 mm. By Victor David Brenner. King-303, Smedley-84. Mint State. Obv: Frock-coated Lincolnbust right flanked by Centennial dates 1809 - 1909. Rev:A small spread-winged eagle poises on a rock cliff under abrilliant sun breaking through clouds, waves of a turbulentsea crashing on the rock below, PRESERVE PROTECT/DEFEND in le field. Plain edge shows no makers mark.Enthusiasts of Brenners Lincoln cent have traditionallytraced its obverse portrait to the rectangular plaque cast bythe S.J. Klaber Company (King-753), but this round medalis evidently the real inspiration for the cent, down to thestyle of numerals in the dates. Produced as a desk medalby Gorham Co. for Brenner. Impressive and rare.


5026 NO LOT.

V D B

5027 Undated (1894) Football Medal. Bronze. 35.3 mm. By VictorDavid Brenner. Smedley-15. Choice About Uncirculated.is medal is cataloged as #1 in the Catalog of Medals andPlaques By Victor D. Brenner published by e Grolier Clubin 1907. Problem-free finish with rich milk chocolate patinaunderlain by the barest hits of copper red. Obverse dominatedby a huge rugby ball resting vertically atop an oak wreath andeagle. Goalposts and banners in background. Signed V.D.B.FEC. e reverse shows an intricate view of a rugby game

during a play, with crowds watching from the stands. SignedV. D. Brenner FEC. N. Y. One of Brenners earliest works, thismedal is seldom encountered.

A M - ANS M

5028 1905 John Paul Jones ANS Plaque. Bronze. 80 x 60 mm.By Victor D. Brenner. ANS-13, Smedley-128, MilfordHaven-585. Mint State.Obv: Jones gazing upward beforelaurel spray. Rev:Winged Fame blows trumpet as funeralcortege passes U.S. Naval Academy. AMERICA CLAIMSHER ILLVSTRIOVS DEAD, following extended tunnelingunder streets of Paris to find Jones lead and wooden casketsin an abandoned and built-over cemetery. Struck by Paris,Cornucopia BRONZE. Good bronze patina, light spotting.



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5029 1909 (1916) American Numismatic Society AbrahamLincoln Birth Centennial Plaque. Bronze. 73 x 101 mm.King-302, Baxter-300. Choice About Uncirculated. Diesby Jules Edouard Roine, edge stamped Whitehead and Hoag

and serial numbered 50 (of 100 examples struck in bronze).e fields have a light toffee color with darker accents andsome minor speckling. is plaque is far superior exampleto example in our February 2015 American sale, lot 124.


A C M5030 1871 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze.

33 mm. JK AC-9. Rarity-5. Specimen-62 (PCGS). Archimedes standing in doorway, contemplating a bathtub- where he allegedly made his discoveries of specific gravity.Signed J. POLLOCK / DIRECTOR in exergue. Engraved

by William Barber. Reverse, also by Barber, with an ornatewreath enclosing the legend ANNUAL / ASSAY / 1871.It appears that 24 or 25 of these were struck in silver, theregular issue, and an unknown number in Copper andAluminum. Dark Copper finish with a bit of red showing uparound the devices. Minor spots on the obverse, and someminor encrustation which someone has partially removedon the reverse.


5031 1890 United States Assay Commission Medal. BronzedCopper. 33 mm. JK AC-33. Rarity-4. Specimen-66(PCGS).Bust le of President Benjamin Harrison, his namein the fields to the le and right of his bust. Legends MINT

OF THE UNITED STATES above, and ANNUAL ASSAY1890 below. Engraved by Charles E. Barber. Reverse, byGeorge Morgan with a classically dressed woman instructinga naked boy in the use of balance scales. LIBRA PROBATOPUS above. Mintage unknown, but probably 26 in Silver.is dark Copper piece is much scarcer. Obverse with richdark chocolate coloration with the reverse of similar color,but boasting a more satisfying prooflike field.


5032 1896 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze33 mm. JK AC-40. Rarity-5. Specimen-66 (PCGS).Buright of President Grover Cleveland, by Charles BarbeName above and title below the bust. Reverse, by GeorgMorgan, with a woman in classical dress holding a balancscale. To her right a coin-like image of Pallas is supporteby an olive branch. Legend around: THE MINT OF THUNITED STATES ANNUAL ASSAY 1896. Mint recorddo not indicate how bronze pieces were originally struckhowever there were 35 of the standard Silver piece

produced. Pleasing medium chocolate brown finish overalwith a slight hint of an underlying red. e rarity rating givein the JK reference is for all metals; the rarity of this year iBronze is borne out by the fact that it was not representein this metal in the comprehensive Keusch collection w(Stacks) sold in November 2008.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John CharlWoodbury (1859-1937).

5033 1898 United States Assay Commission Medal. BronzeCopper. 33 mm. JK AC-42. Rarity-5. Specimen-6(PCGS).Bust le of President William McKinley, by CharleBarber. Name to le and right of bust. Reverse, by GeorgMorgan, with Justice and a Workman standing on eitheside of a bust of Pallas. Legend around: MINT OF THUNITED STATES ANNUAL ASSAY with the date 1896 iexergue. Mint records do not seem to indicate how manpieces were struck, however it is noted that in addition tthe standard Silver issue, pieces are also known in Coppeand White Metal. Smooth, non-reflective medium chocolatbrown finish.


5034 1899 United States Assay Commission Medal. BronzeCopper. 33 mm. JK AC-43. Rarity-5. Specimen-6(PCGS). Bust le of President William McKinley, bCharles Barber. Name to le and right of bust. Reverseby George Morgan, with balance scales superimposed o

a Federal Shield, a bust of Pallas above and an eagle witwing outstretched below, the whole enclosed in a wreath oolive. Legend around: UNITED STATES MINT ANNUAASSAY 1899. Forty Silver and ten Bronzed Copper piecewere struck. Choice red-brown finish. Rarity ratings givein JK are a bit misleading, as they represent the type but dnot represent the rarity per metal.


5035 1900 United States Assay Commission Medal. BronzeCopper. 33 mm. JK AC-44. Rarity-5. Specimen-6(PCGS).Bust le of President William McKinley, by CharleBarber. Name to le and right of bust. Reverse, by GeorgMorgan, shows Justice, with balance scales, leaning on th

Great Seal of the United States. Legend around: UNITEDSTATES MINT ANNUAL ASSAY 1900. Forty Silver anjust six Bronzed Copper pieces were struck in 1906. Choicred-brown finish. Not represented in this metal in thcomprehensive Keusch Collection sold by us (Stacks) iNovember 2008.



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5036 1901 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze. 40x 57 mm. JK AC-45. Rarity-5. Specimen-65 BN (PCGS). Bust le of President William McKinley, by Charles Barber.Name above and title below the bust. Reverse, by GeorgeMorgan, shows a workman examining metal in an assayfurnace. Legend: MINT OF THE UNITED STATES /ANNUAL ASSAY 1901. is medal is designated as Copperby PCGS, presumably because the authors of the standardreference on Assay medals, Julian and Keusch, note thatthe non-silver medals were probably struck in copper -

although apparently no specimens were available for themto examine. is piece, however, is certainly Bronze, notCopper . Mint records do not indicate how many pieceswere originally struck in any metal, however there is arecord of one piece being restruck in in Bronze in 1907.Perhaps this is that piece. Attractive medium brown finishwith slightly lighter tones highlighting the portrait andmajor devices on the reverse. Tiny carbon specks visibleunder low magnification.


Elusive 1903

Assay Medal in Bronze

5037 1903 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze.40 x 57 mm. JK AC-47. Rarity-5. Specimen-64 (PCGS).Bust slightly le of President eodore Roosevelt, by GeorgeMorgan. Name above and title below the bust. Reverse, alsoby Morgan, of a workman examining metal in an assayfurnace. Legend: MINT OF THE UNITED STATES /ANNUAL ASSAY 1903. Mint records indicate that 40 silverand just 2 of these bronze specimens were struck withperhaps 3 or four additional silver pieces restruck as late as1906. Attractive medium brown finish with slightly lighter

tones highlighting the portrait. On close examination, ascattering of darker carbon spots are visible on the reverse.Rarity rating in JK is for the entire issue - the bronzes arevery rare.


Extremely Rare 1904Assay Medal in Bronze

5038 1904 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze.40 x 57 mm. JK AC-48. Rarity-5. Specimen-64 (PCGS).Bust le of President eodore Roosevelt, by GeorgeMorgan. Name above and title below the bust. Reverse, also

by Morgan, with the Treasury Seal and an olive branch.Legend: MINT / OF THE / UNITED STATES / ANNUAL/ ASSAY / 1904. Mint records - notoriously incomplete forthis period - indicate that 40 Silver and zero Bronze pieceswere struck at the time with one additional silver piece beingstruck in 1906. For bronze, the Mint notes only that a singlepiece was struck in 1907. Medium brown finish darkeningto chocolate in areas near the bust and the peripheries onthe obverse. e reverse has a lighter, more evenly tonedappearance. Rarity rating in JK is for the entire issue - thebronzes are very rare.



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5039 1906 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze.40 x 55 mm. JK AC-50. Rarity-5. Specimen-64 (PCGS).Bust le of President eodore Roosevelt, by GeorgeMorgan. Name above and title below the bust. Reverse, alsoby Morgan, with the Treasury Seal surmounted by an eagle.Legend: MINT OF THE UNITED STATES / ANNUALASSAY 1906. Mint records indicate that 56 Silver and 4Bronze pieces were struck at the time with one additionalbronze piece being struck the following year. Overall

medium brown finish with a few tiny darker flecks widelyscattered around both sides. Rarity rating in JK is for theentire issue - the bronzes are very rare.


Extremely Rare Bronze1908 Assay Commission Medal

5040 1908 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze.40 x 55 mm. JK AC-52. Rarity-6. Specimen-63 (PCGS).Bust le of President eodore Roosevelt, by GeorgeMorgan. Name above and title below the bust. Reverse, also

by Morgan, with the Treasury Seal surmounted by an eagle.Legend: MINT OF THE UNITED STATES / ANNUALASSAY 1908. Mint records only indicate that 55 Silver pieceswere struck at the time, however Bronze specimens, as this,are known. Olive brown finish with a few trivial abrasionson the obverse. Rarity rating given in JK is for entire issue,bronzes are very rare.


5041 1909 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze.40 x 57 mm. JK AC-53. Rarity-3. Specimen-65 (PCGS).Bust right of George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of the Treasury,by George Morgan. Name above and title below the bust.Reverse, also by Morgan, with the Treasury Seal and olive

branch. Legend: MINT / OF THE / UNITED STATES/ ANNUAL / ASSAY / 1909. Mint records indicate that 2Silver and 51 Bronze pieces were struck at the time with anunknown number of additional bronze pieces being restruckin the 1960s. Fortunately, the finish of these later piecesdiffer from the originals, and we can say with certainty thatthis is an original. Overall medium olive brown finish.


5042 1910 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze45 mm. JK AC-54. Rarity-5. Specimen-66 (PCGS).Buright of President William H. Ta, by Charles Barber. Namand title around. Reverse, by George Morgan, with two genfacing each other and holding a date tablet, upon which iperched an eagle. Legend: MINT OF THE UNITED STATEANNUAL ASSAY with the date, 1910, on the tablet. Recordindicate that 50 Bronze pieces were struck. Near flawlesolive brown finish.

From the Collections of e Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to ben

efit the museums collections fund; originally collected by John CharlWoodbury (1859-1937).

5043 1911 United States Assay Commission Medal. Silve45 mm. JK AC-55. Rarity-6. Specimen-64 (PCGS).Bu

right of President William H. Ta, by Charles Barber. Namand title around. Reverse, by

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