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The sale features the late Harvey Elfenstein’s Collection of the Medals of The American Numismatic Society. Elfenstein’s interest in the numismatic organizations also extended to the medals and badges of the American Numismatic Association.
The highlight of the Hard Times Token selection is the extremely rare Low 374, Gibbs USM Stage token from Belleville, NJ. The ever-popular field of So-Called Dollars is headlined by an unlisted General Motors silver-anniversary dollar with the iconic Norman Bel Geddes design and the ever-popular HK 296, Wells Fargo 1902 Semi-centennial dollar.
There is an extensive listing of Washingtonia which leads off with a beautiful original Washington Before Boston medal in choice AU condition. We have an unusually extensive offering of large presidential plaques in this sale. The World’s Fair section abounds with seldom-offered rarities. The sale offering of U.S. Mint medals numbers 44 medals including a rare 1949 Assay Medal.
Rounding out the sale is an unusual offering of 21 medals from the Corporation of the City of London medallic series, a small selection of Betts medals is headed by Betts 167, a George II Indian Peace/Trade medal, and Works by world-renowned sculptors.
The auction starts at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013 in room 331 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Image: GEORGE WASHINGTON MEDALLIC PORTRAIT SNUFFBOX. CA 1806. 54 mm. 25 mm thick. Fused Silver plate. Rare in this form.