Electronic Auction 397
Date: 2017-05-17 00:00:00
Lots: 980
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RUSSIA, Empire. Aleksandr II Nikolaevich. 1855-1881. Æ Medal (282mm, 194.6 g, 12h). Visit to London. Issued by the Corporation of London. By Charles Wiener. Dated 18 May 1874 (in Roman numerals). ALEXANDER II RUSSORUM IMPERATOR, bust left / SERVORUM EMANCIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES, XVIII MAII MDCCCLXXIV, Alexander standing right, facing Londonia standing left, resting coat-of-arms on ground and flanked by two cupides, bearing scepter and sword; in background, angel facing, wings spread, holding olive branch and cornucopia; in background to left, crowned double-headed eagle facing, coat-of-arms on breast holding scepter and globus cruciger, set on plinth. Diakov 807.1; Eimer 1634; BHM 2981. Choice EF, light purple toning. In original case of issue, slightly damaged.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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SWITZERLAND, Kanton Basel-Schtadt. Basel. Simon Grynaeus, scholar and Protestant reformer. 1493-1541. Cast AR Medal (36 mm, 20.07 g, 12h). On his death. By Jakon Sampfer. Dated 1541 (in Roman numerals). SIMON GRYNÆVS OBIIT AN DN MDXLI ÆT XLVIII, bust left / INGENIO/ ET VITA TO/TVM COMPLEVE/RAT ORBEM/ EXIGVO VVLTVM/ CIVIS IN OR/BE VIDE. Habich 858. VF, toned, chased.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular LXXXIV.10 (October 1976), no. 8454.
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SWITZERLAND, Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft. 1848-present. WM Medal (40mm, 22.17 g, 12h). Federal Shooting Festival in Geneva. By Edouard Durussel. Dated 1887. TIR FÉDÉRAL, radiant sun over two coats-of-arms; GENÈVE 1887 below / UN POUR TOUS TOUS POUR UN, Helvetica standing facing, resting hand on coat-of-arms and holding wreath; two citizens behind, one holding cap, the other a rifle. Richter 637c. EF, lustrous.
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TURKEY, Ottoman Empire. 'Abd al-Majid I. AH 1255-1277 / AD 1839-1861. Æ Medal (67mm, 207.7 g, 12h). The Triple Alliance and Victory in the Crimean War. By L. Hart. Dated 1854. ABDUL–MEDJID–KHAN EMPEREUR DES OTTOMANS, cloaked bust facing slightly left, wearing plumed fez; all in border bearing arms and names of allied generals / LA FRANCE ET L'ANGLETERRE UNIES POUR LA DÉFENSE DU DROIT, Victory seated left, holding wreath and resting arm on shield, with olive branch to left and palm frond to right, inscribing pyramid reading VICTOIRE/ NAPOLÉON/ 1854/ LA ME NOIRE/ ET LE/ DANUBE SROUT/ LIBRES; serpent to lower left; mosque in background to left. Dogan 6539. EF, warm brown surfaces, some edge bumps.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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UNITED STATES. Iron Medal (52mm, 85.0 g, 12h). The Sinking of the S. S. Lusitania. American copy issued by Sandstrom & Mahood. After K. Goetz. Dated 5 May 1915. KEINE BANN WARE! (no contraband!), the Lusitania sinking in heavy seas; in five lines in exergue, DER GROSSDAMPFER/=LUSITANIA=/DURCH EIN DEUTSCHES/TAUCHBOOT VERSENKT/5 MAY 1915 (the liner Lusitania sunk by a German submarine) / GESCHAFT UBER ALLES (business above all), skeleton (as Death) standing left within ticket booth marked CUNA[RD]/LINIE and CUNARD (the Cunard Line, owners of the ship) above and to right, and FAHRKARTEN/AUSGABE (ticket office) below; to left, queue of passangers, one of whom reads a newspaper with the headline U/BOO[T]/GEFAH[R] (U-Boat danger). Burns, Commemoration 4b; cf. Eimer 1941Ab (for British copy); cf. Kienast 156 (for prototype). EF. See also lot 901 for a British copy of the same medal.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.Entering passenger service with the Cunard Line in 1907, the Lusitania continued the line's heavily-traveled service between Liverpool and New York City. After the outbreak of World War I, however, relations between Great Britain and Germany diminished, as the two became enemies within the conflict. This lead to Germany's declaration of submarine warfare upon the British Isles and a 'no-sail zone' for any vessel flying the British flag. On 7 May 1915, the Lusitania was identified by a German U-Boat, torpedoed, and sank in 18 minutes, killing over 60% of the passengers. The vessel went down 11 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland, and instantly became an iconic symbol for American involvement into the now global conflict.Satirical German medallist Karl Goetz made the original medal concerning this event, but widespread attention from the British audience demanded a further supply of the medal, resulting in a copy such as this example. Though grim and gruesome from a British (and to a smaller degree, American) perspective, these medals were popular and desired for the memory of the liner and her ill-fated passengers. The copies were produced with the proceeds benefitting various charities.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Two Dollars. Serial No. 4042. Signed by J. Sellers & J. Howard. Newman p. 65. VF. Nice signatures and paper.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Expo Auction (6 October 2005), lot 5026.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Five Dollars. Serial No. 100652. Signed by J. Howard & T. Leech. Newman p. 65. Good VF. Nice signatures and paper.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Expo Auction (6 October 2005), lot 5028.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Six Dollars. Serial No. 105970. Signed by N. Garrison & J. Howard. Newman p. 65. Good VF. Nice signatures and paper.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Expo Auction (6 October 2005), lot 5029.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Six Dollars. Serial No. 105995. Signed by N. Garrison & J. Howard. Newman p. 65. Good VF. Nice signatures and paper.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Expo Auction (6 October 2005), lot 5030.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Seven Dollars. Serial No. 55434. Signed by Samuel Sellers & Benjamin Brannan. Newman p. 65. VF. Nice signatures and paper.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Expo Auction (6 October 2005), lot 5031.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Eight Dollars. Serial No. 23763. Signed by J. Howard & T. Leech // Lot also includes a Three Dollar note from the 22 July 1776 issue signed by Benjamin Brannan & Samuel Sellers. Serial No. 17472. Newman pp. 65 & 66. VF. Nice signatures and paper.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex R.M. Smythe 268 (12 December 2006), lot 1092.
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UNITED STATES, Continental Currency. Philadelphia. 9 May 1776. Three Dollars. Serial No. (not visible). Signed by J. Howard & Wm. Masters // Lot also includes an Eight Dollar note from the 17 February 1776 issue, faded signatures and serial number. Newman p. 65. Fine, second note with torn corner.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex R.M. Smythe 232 (6 September 2003), lot 2202.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Connecticut. 10 May 1775. Forty Shillings. Serial No. 3597. Signed by Pitkin, Hamlin, and Root. Newman p. 110. Good VF. Nice paper quality.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Coin Galleries (17 July 2002), lot 2943.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Connecticut. 19 June 1776. One Shilling. Serial No. 4456. Signed by Payne // Lot also includes a Seven Pence note of 11 October 1777 issue (slash cut cancel repaired with stamp hinge) and a Nine Pence note of 1 June 1780 issue (slash cut cancel). Newman pp. 112-4. VF, slash cut cancel.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex R.M. Smythe 257 (13 December 2005), lot 1237.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Connecticut. 19 June 1776. One Shilling Three Pence. Serial No. 2243. Signed by Root. Newman p. 112. EF, slash cut cancel.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Coin Galleries (17 July 2002), lot 2944.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Connecticut. 1 July 1780. Ten Shillings. Serial No. (not visible). Signatures faded. Newman p. 114. Near Fine, slash cut cancel.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Delaware. 1 January 1776. One Shilling. Serial No. 19233. Signed by McKinly, Collins, and Manlove. Newman p. 125. EF, jumbo margins.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex John J. Ford Collection (Part XV, Stack's, 4 October 2006), lot 8043 (part of).
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Delaware. 1 January 1776. Two Shillings Six Pence. Serial No. 19604. Signed by McKinly, Collins, and Manlove. Newman p. 125. Fine.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Delaware. 1 January 1776. Four Shillings. Serial No. 75238. Signed by McKinly, Collins, and Sykes // Lot also includes a Two Shillings Six Pence note from the 1 January 1776 issue, Serial No. 19204, Signed by McKinly, Collins, and Manlove. Newman p. 125. VF, large margins.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex John J. Ford Collection (Part XV, Stack's, 4 October 2006), lot 8043 (part of).
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Delaware. 1 January 1776. Four Shillings. Serial No. 66526. Signed by McKinly, Collins, and Manlove. Newman p. 125. EF, tight margins.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Coin Galleries (17 July 2002), lot 2944.
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UNITED STATES, Colonial Currency. Delaware. 1 January 1776. Ten Shillings. Serial No. 85324. Signed by McKinly, Collins, and Manlove. Newman p. 125. VF.From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr. Ex Superior Galleries (27 May 2001), lot 3959.