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The E-Sylum: Volume 21, Number 43, October 28, 2018, Article 15

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: OCTOBER 28, 2018

Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor

Bois Durci Medallion

Bois Durci Medallion front Bois Durci Medallion back

Bois durci music PUTTI MUSICIANS 162mm

This caught my eye partly because of the medium, bios durci, a hardened wood product made from sawdust, albumen and animal blood. While bois durci items are relatively rare, it's not unusual to see large items like this that would be difficult to strike in metal.

This is in the stock of E-Sylum supporter Hedley Betts. I checked with him on this, and buyers can ignore the "Does not ship to United States" notice. This listing is for potential U.K. buyers, but the piece is in the U.S. and can be shipped anywhere. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Bois durci music PUTTI MUSICIANS 162mm (https://www.ebay.com/itm/163318795310)

To read E-Sylum articles on bois durci, see:
BOOK REVEW: BOIS DURCI, A NATURAL PLASTIC 1855-1927, BY GASTON VERMOSEN (http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v11n36a04.html)
MORE ON BOIS DURCI (http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v11n37a09.html)

WWI German Medal Man Battles Hydra

WWI German Medal Man Battles Hydra obverse WWI German Medal Man Battles Hydra reverse

Here's one of Hedley's medals that caught my eye this week. I don't recall any other coin or medal designs featuring a hydra, but I'm sure there are some. Can anyone send us an image? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Germany World War I hydra nude GENERAL LUDENDORF zinc 35mm (https://www.ebay.com/itm/153230087551)

1962 Uruguary ANCAP Medal

1962 Uruguary ANCAP Medal obverse 1962 Uruguary ANCAP Medal reverse

URUGUAY 1962 ANCAP PETROLEUM, PORTLANT CEMENT & ALCOHOL CIA PURE ART DECO SILVER

PETROLEUM, PORTLANT CEMENT & ALCOHOL COMPANY

"30 AÑOS DE FUNCIONARIO DE ANCAP"
30 YEARS OF OFFICER OF ANCAP

PURE ART DECO

SILVER MEDAL - MARKED "PLATA" ON THE EDGE

MEASURES: 31 MM DIAMETER
MATERIAL: SILVER
CONDITION: EXCELLENT
WEIGHT: 20,5 GRAMS

Well, it's Art Deco-like, even if it's not from the 1930s. I was attracted to this piece for its spare industrial design. It's not beautiful, but captures and evokes its subject well. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
URUGUAY 1962 ANCAP PETROLEUM, PORTLANT CEMENT & ALCOHOL CIA PURE ART DECO SILVER (https://www.ebay.com/itm/URUGUAY-1962-ANCAP-PETROLEUM-PORTLANT-CEMENT-ALCOHOL-CIA-PURE-ART-DECO-SILVER/232975028207)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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