NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 17, 2019

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The E-Sylum: Volume 22, Number 7, February 17, 2019, Article 17

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 17, 2019

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

British Charitable Music Society Medal

British Medals, Charitable Music Society, 'I was in Prison and Ye Came unto Me', bronze, mid 18th century, 33mm

A beat-up but intriguing medal. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
BRITISH MEDALS, CHARITABLE MUSIC SOCIETY (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/kingham-and-orme/catalogue-id-kingha10016/lot-b744ce38-1b03-4264-98d4-a9f5011f1c47)

1878 Panorama De Paris Balloon Medal

World Medals, France, `Panorama De Paris 1878` and `Souvenir De Mon Ascension Dans Le Grand Balloon Captif a Vapeur De Mr Henry Giffard`, gilt bronze, circa 1878 (C. Trotin), 51mm

I have a soft spot for ballooning medals. Ever ridden in a hot air balloon? I did it back in my single days, and it was a great experience. Put it on your bucket list and give it a try. Once after I married and our kids were young, a balloon appeared above our neighborhood, floated down our street, and safely landed in a field across the main road. It was a magic surprise. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
WORLD MEDALS, FRANCE, `PANORAMA DE PARIS 1878' (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/kingham-and-orme/catalogue-id-kingha10016/lot-bdf99664-f6ee-474f-8391-a9f5011f58eb)

1892 Columbian Half Dollar "Opium Coin"

1892 Columbian Half Dollar "Opium Coin".
These box coins are sometimes called "opium coins" because they allegedly were used to smuggle or store opium for their owners. This may be true in some rare cases, but more frequently they were used to house photos or other keepsakes of loved ones. But calling it an Opium Coin sounds way cooler. $250.

From Dave Wnuck's email newsletter Making the Grade #41, published February 13, 2019. -Editor

Lou Gehrig's Elks Membership Medal

Approximately the size of a half-dollar coin (1.25" diameter), this historic token commemorated the acceptance of the Hall of Fame first baseman into the brotherhood of the New Rochelle, NY lodge of the Elks. Obverse features the insignia of the organization, while verso is engraved with Gehrig's name and the number (756) of the chapter in his hometown. Fine condition with no condition issues of note. Letter of provenance from consignor.

From the February 23-24 Heritage sports auction. Great item! -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1920's Benevolent &Protective Order of Elks Membership Coin from The Lou Gehrig Collection... (https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-collectibles/others/1920-s-benevolent-and-protective-order-of-elks-membership-coin-from-the-lou-gehrig-collection/a/50011-80444.s)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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