NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

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The E-Sylum: Volume 22, Number 36, September 8, 2019, Article 21

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: SEPTEMBER 8, 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

A Siculo-Punic Silver Tetradrachm

Sicily, Siculo-Punic.

Silver Tetradrachm, uncertain mint, c. 320-300 BC.

Obverse: Head of Tanit-Perseophone facing left. Reverse: Horse prancing right, palm tree behind.

(Jenkins 79; SNG Copenhagen 969).

This tetradrachm from the Baldwin's site stuck out because it looks so much like a carousel horse with the tree centered behind it. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC, SILVER TETRADRACHM (https://www.baldwin.co.uk/product/sicily-siculo-punic-silver-tetradrachm-3/)

China 50 Tael Silver bar

China
Bars and Weights
Silver bar in the weight of 50 tael n.d. (Republic).
Extremely rare. Very fine-extremely fine.

These bars are a fascinating numismatic sideline. This one is Lot 50 in the upcoming Künker e-Live auction September 18, 2019. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Silberbarren zu 50 Tael, o.J. (Republik). (https://www.kuenker.de/en/elive-auction/stueck/238753)

1791 Washington Cent, Small Eagle

A lovely, totally choice, completely original example of this impressive Washington issue.

I met David Kahn at last month's ANA show and signed up for his email newsletter. Here are a couple coins that caught my eye. First is this nice Washington Cent. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1791 W-10630 Washington Cent, Small Eagle, PCGS AU58 (https://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/catalog/product/view/id/907/s/1791-cent-washington-small-eagle-colonials-washington-coins-tokens-and-medals-pcgs-au58bn-48289112)

1873-CC No Arrows Seated Half

A second item found in David Kahn's inventory. A beautiful coin, and a scarce Carson City variety to boot. Nice. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1873-CC WB-2 R5 No Arrows Liberty Seated Half Dollar PCGS AU58 (CAC) (https://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/catalog/product/view/id/910/s/1873-cc-50c-no-arrows-liberty-seated-half-dollar-pcgs-au58-cac-48289341)

William Henry Harrison Inauguration Medal

William Henry Harrison: Extremely Rare Inauguration Medal. WHH-1840-22, 38 mm white metal. Harrison appears on horseback on the obverse, captioned "9th President of the United States". The reverse shows the Capitol and reads "Inauguration Medal March 4 1841". The obverse displays very well. The central device on the reverse has wear and the application of some silver substance or paint. The example here is distinctly superior to those in the famed Charles McSorley and Merrill Berman collections. A singular opportunity to acquire what is considered the "Holy Grail" of Harrison medals.

This one really stopped me in my tracks. I've never seen this striking medal before. A great rarity. Offered in the Heritage Auctions September 14, 2019 sale. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
William Henry Harrison: Extremely Rare Inauguration Medal.. (https://historical.ha.com/itm/political/tokens-and-medals/william-henry-harrison-extremely-rare-inauguration-medal/a/6191-43038.s)

American Bank Note Paper Money Collection

ABNCO American Bank Note Collection binder

ABNCO American Bank Note Collection Cumberland bank note

The American Paper Money Collection, American Bank Note Company, 1993, 8 pages of frontmatter and 36 proof reprints of obsolete banknotes of the United States with facing information pages, each proof mounted on dark green paper and protected in a plastic sleeve in a ring binder, 8"h x 13.5"w (binder)

I wasn't aware of this album. Interesting product. How much did it sell for originally? Are these prints showing up in the numimatic market as originals? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
American Bank Note Company, Obsolete Paper Mone (https://auctions.milleabros.com/lots/view/1-27OF6K/american-bank-note-company-obsolete-paper-money)

$5 Havana National Bank Note

Havana, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The Havana NB Ch. # 343 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Havana is certainly right up there with the rarest multi-bank communities in New York State, as the two banks chartered here enjoyed little success, with both failing after issuing First Charter notes only. One bank is unreported, while this institution, which issued under two titles during its brief lifespan, is represented only by this note, which remains unique to this day. Its survival can likely be explained by its serial number, as it comes from the last sheet issued and was almost certainly held as a keepsake by one of the officers. Indeed, Havana itself has vanished, being absorbed by nearby Montour Falls in 1895. This beautiful note affords one fortunate collector the opportunity to obtain a new town, and a fantastic rarity that may well prove to be unique forever. It is an irreplaceable New York trophy item fit for the very finest of collections and worth whatever it goes for tonight.

I'd never even heard of this town, let alone seen this note. A real rarity. From the Heritage Long Beach Currency Auction. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Havana, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The Havana NB Ch. # 343 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.. .. (https://currency.ha.com/itm/national-bank-notes/new-york/havana-ny-5-1875-fr-401-the-havana-nb-ch-343-pmg-choice-very-fine-35/a/3574-20550.s)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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