Whew. Now for some additional numismatic lots that caught my eye in the upcoming Holabird sale.
-Editor
Lot 4379: Massachusetts Bay Lottery Certificate
No. 584, issued for 15 pounds on June 1, 1783, signed by H. Gamore(?) as treasurer. Nice vignette of a pine tree encircled by a rattlesnake engraved by Nathaniel Hurd. This bond was issued to pay the winners in the state lottery. Cut roughly, otherwise fine!
To read the complete lot description, see:
State of Massachusetts Bay Lottery Certificate, 1783 [130264]
(https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/State-of-Massachusetts-Bay-Lottery-Certificate-1783-130264_i43225947)
Lot 4406: Coin Collector's Journal 1876-1884
This collection contains The Coin Collector's Journals vol.1 - vol. 8, and Vol. 11 issues 120-133 with issue 130 missing. These journals range from 1876-1883, and Vol. 11 is 1884. All pieces are fragile and very rare.
To read the complete lot description, see:
The Coin Collector's Journal 1876-1884 [137746]
(https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/The-Coin-Collector-s-Journal-1876-1884-137746_i43225974)
Lot 4434: Counterstamped Half Dollars
Lot of six counterstamped half dollars. 1) 1834 Bust half, AG, stamped "I. Brich" obverse; "BRICH" on reverse. 2) 1854 Liberty Seated, AG, "B" on obverse. 3) 1854 "arrows", G, "L.E. Seymore" obverse. 4) 1855 "arrows, AG, "F R" on obverse. 5) 1873, "W. B. Hancock" on obverse. 6) 1876, AG, "G. Hyers" on obverse.
To read the complete lot description, see:
Counterstamped Bust and Liberty Seated Half Dollars [140662]
(https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/Counterstamped-Bust-and-Liberty-Seated-Half-Dollars-140662_i43226002)
Lot 4515: Nevada U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal
Obv: Liberty Bell between Minute Man and Soldier, clouds below, to l. 1776, to r. 1876, above (on ribbon) Centennial all within center circle; outside, around Let God be with us as He was with our fathers. Rev: Mining scene, above Nevada--in center circle; outside, around Made from Nevada ore at International Exhibition; below * All for our country * Julian CM-36. NGC certified AU 55.
Medal was product of 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia; engraved by William Barber; 2526 pieces struck from Nevada silver ore at U.S. Mint, Philadelphia; sold at Nevada Building on grounds for $1.25. Following certificate accompanied each medal: "Mint of the United States. Philadelphia. Coiner's Department. June 20, 1876. I certify that the Nevada Exposition Medals, prepared in this department, and this day delivered to Mr. C. C. Stevenson, Chairman of the Nevada State Board, are made of pure silver, crushed from Nevada ores, at the Nevada quartz mill located in the Centennial Exposition grounds and subsequently refined at the United States Mint. (Signed) A. Loudon Snowden, Coiner."
To read the complete lot description, see:
Nevada U.S. Centennial Exposition So Called Dollar HK-19 [140675]
(https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/Nevada-U-S-Centennial-Exposition-So-Called-Dollar-HK-19-140675_i43226083)
Lot 4535: Lincoln Centennial Medal
Obv: Centennial of Abraham Lincoln / (portrait) / MCMIX; Rev: Government / Of The People / By The People / For The People / Shall Not Perish / From The Earth. Rd., Br., 42 mm.
Date: 1909
To read the complete lot description, see:
Abraham Lincoln Centennial Medal [141019]
(https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/Abraham-Lincoln-Centennial-Medal-141019_i43226103)
Lot 4604: Lovett Die Sinker Token
Undated Rulau merchant token M-PA-339. Obverse shows wear, reverse has mint luster. Uncertain if this is thin or thick planchet.
To read the complete lot description, see:
George Washington R Lovett Jr. Die Sinker Token [136194]
(https://holabirdamericana.liveauctiongroup.com/George-Washington-R-Lovett-Jr-Die-Sinker-Token-136194_i43226172?t=HEBAS14)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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