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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: SEPTEMBER 2, 2018Here'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 Constantine I Follis   Constantine I (AD 307-337). AE Follis, Constantinople. Obv: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, Laureate head right. Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA / B / CONS, Victory standing facing on galley, head left, holding wreath in each hand. Unusual cartoonish-looking figure on the reverse. That head is just not right. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Observationes et Conjecturæ in Numismata Quædam Antiqua  Lorenz Beger, Observationes et Conjecturæ in Numismata Quædam Antiqua. Coloniae Brandenburgicae . MDCXCI. Engraved medals and illustrations within text on most pages. [24], 61, blank, [126], [24] pages. quarto, contemporary vellum; browned, lacking one blank, manuscript note tipped onto leaf in second section. Collation is quite complex. Nice antiquarian numismatic book from a Connecticut seller on ABEBooks. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: 1796 Quarter   Sharp first year Quarter is an important coin for all serious silver collectors. This one well made with large, bold denticles and light golden reddish color highlighting the devices. These have actually gotten a little cheaper in the last few years, making them an excellent value play for significant blue chip key date first year early type put away for a rainy day coin. I spotted this great early quarter in the stock of E-Sylum supporter Harry Laibstain. Nice, pleasing coin. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Pigeon Award Medal   France PIGEON AWARD copper 50mm by Briquemont Dogs and horses are popular medal subjects. Pigeons? Not so much. I like the spare design of this unawarded medal. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Ronald Reagan Medal Of Merit   Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004) We've discussed various types of Presidential medals in the past, but I don't believe I've seen this one. Not an official government issue - common, but interesting. I don't see any designer initials and wonder who designed and made this. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: I found another in the stock of Lori Ferber Presidential Memorabilia. -Editor This is the original Medal of Merit presented by Ronald Reagan and the Republican National Committee to contributors to the Republican party. In the original box. To read the complete lot description, see: Salvador Dali Medals for Calgary Olympic Games   Casket containing 5 silver medals (999.9). Diameter 3cm We've discussed Salvador Dali medals before, but I don't think I've seen these. I like the abstract forms, almost like robots. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:  Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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