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The E-Sylum: Volume 21, Number 13, April 1, 2018, Article 27

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: APRIL 1, 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

1795 Middlesex Halfpenny Token

1795 Middlesex Halfpenny Token obverse 1795 Middlesex Halfpenny Token reverse

Great Britain 1795 Middlesex Halfpenny Token D&H-1018a

I saw this beauty in the stock of E-Sylum supported Northeast Numismatics. Interesting how the engraver split the word "General" in the inscription "For General Convenience". For a minute I thought the bearded gent was "Gene Ral". -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Great Britain 1795 Middlesex Halfpenny Token D&H-1018a (https://www.northeastcoin.com/viewImageStandalone.jsp?itemKey=zi29_34192755)

1885 Italy Horticultural Companies Medal

1885 Italy Horticultural Companies Medal obverse 1885 Italy Horticultural Companies Medal reverse

Condition: Uncirculated
Material: Brons
Geographical Origin: Italy

Italy - 1885 - Medal of Horticultural Companies
Obverse: Head in foreground with flower decorations
Reverse: Shield inside a crown of laurel leaves
Engraved by Natoli
Diameter: 43 mm
Weight: 28.65 g

A decent bronze medal. Nice work. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Italy - 1885 - Medal of Horticultural Companies (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/17682361-italy-1885-medal-of-horticultural-companies)

1898 Battleship Maine Steel Souvenir

WA Spokana Brown-c

COMPLIMENTS OF DOC. BROWN SPOKANE WASH / (owl on branch) / THE OWL / MERRY XMAS // This Is To Certify That The U.S. Government Has Delivered To / The W.F. Doll Mfg. Co. The Entire Amount Of Steel / Saved From The Wreck Of The Battleship Maine / (steel horseshoe inscribed: Maine. Feb. 15, 1898) / A / Maine Steel / Souvenir / W.F. Doll / Mfg. Co. / N.Y. / Signed By / W.C. Gibson / Commander U.S.N. / In Charge General / Delivery Of Stores, al rd 38mm. Listed R7. Most unusual, very historic!

Duane H. Feisel shared this interesting item from his mail bid sale which will close at the end of May. Thanks. -Editor

Ingle System Token Dispenser

Ingle System Token Dispenser

Coin machine, Ingle System token dispenser register, 3-drwr oak case w/cast metal marquee, 6 coin slots & Vitrolite change tray, patd June 1909-Dayton, O., VG+ w/orig surface, 22"H x 13"W.

For the token collector who has everything, how about an original Ingle System token dispenser and register? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Coin machine, Ingle System token dispenser register (https://www.barnebys.com/auctions/lot/466228156/coin-machine-ingle-system-token-dispenser-register/)

1930 Paris Exposition Peulhs of Guinea Medal

1930 Paris Exposition Peulhs of Guinea Medal obverse 1930 Paris Exposition Peulhs of Guinea Medal reverse

Condition: Uncirculated
Material: Brons
Geographical Origin: France

Art Deco medal issued during the great 'Exposition Coloniale de Paris 1931' (Paris Colonial Exhibition 1931). Made by the 'Parisian Mint'. Design: Emile Monier.

Ethnic group from one of the West African countries, in this case: Peulhs from Guinea.

Obverse image: portraits of members of the population group in strong relief.

Reverse: the related part of the geographical map.

Diameter: approx. 58 mm.
Weight: 102.2 grams.

Unusual, but nice medal of the Art Deco period. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
France - Exhibition medal Peulhs/Guinea 1930 - Emile Monier (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/17691225-france-exhibition-medal-peulhs-guinea-1930-emile-monier)

c1970 Jan Lis Numismatist Business Card Medal

Jan Lis Numismatist business card medal

Harry Waterson of Branson, MO discovered this one on eBay. A Newman Numismatic Portal search found a Johnson & Jensen Mail Bid Auction #18 listing for this piece where it was described as "ca 1970". Can anyone tell us more about Jan Lis and the Beaver Coin Room? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Vintage Rare Business Token Medal JAN LIS NUMISMATIST BEAVER COIN ROOM LONDON UK (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Business-Token-Medal-JAN-LIS-NUMISMATIST-BEAVER-COIN-ROOM-LONDON-UK/392010381837)

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