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The E-Sylum: Volume 25, Number 45, November 6, 2022, Article 24

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: NOVEMBER 6, 2022

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

Libertas Americana Medal
Libertas Americana Medal obverse Libertas Americana Medal reverse

"1781" (1783) Libertas Americana Medal. Original. Paris Mint. By Augustin Dupre. Adams-Bentley 15, Betts-615. Bronze. MS-63 BN (NGC).

Great example of the classic of all classic U.S. medals. From the Stack's Bowers November 2022 Collectors Choice Online Auction. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
"1781" (1783) Libertas Americana Medal. Original. Paris Mint. By Augustin Dupre. Adams-Bentley 15, Betts-615. Bronze. MS-63 BN (NGC). (https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/
lots/view/3-ZXU68/1781-1783-libertas-americana-medal-original-paris-mint-by-
augustin-dupre-adams-bentley-15-betts-615-bronze-ms-63-bn-ngc)

Trafalgar Naval General Service Medal
Trafalgar Naval General Service Medal

The superb Naval General Service Medal awarded to Ordinary Seaman P. Cherry, Royal Navy, who was aboard the famous "Fighting Temeraire" at Trafalgar, whose ship played one of the most significant parts in that famous battle and later went on to find everlasting fame as the subject of one of artist J. M. W. Turner's most memorable and evocative paintings

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (Peter Cherry.), good very fine

Great medal! From the Spink November 2022 Orders, Decorations and Medals sale. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
THE SUPERB NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED TO ORDINARY SEAMAN P. CHERRY, ROYAL NAVY, WHO WA... (https://live.spink.com/lots/view/4-7TFBY4/
the-superb-naval-general-service-medal-awarded-to-ordinary-seaman
-p-cherry-royal-navy-who-wa)

1907 Brenner Lincoln Plaque
1907 Brenner Lincoln Plaque front 1907 Brenner Lincoln Plaque back

Victor D. Brenner (1871-1924, NY) bronze plaque of Abraham Lincoln in relief. Signed lower right, copyright 1907 by VD Brenner. Titled "Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865". Victor David Brenner was one of the premier American metalists of the late 19th and early 20th c. He is best known for his design of the Lincoln penny. In fact, it was this 1907 relief plaque design which brought him to the attention of Theodore Roosevelt. He insisted that Brenner be the one to design the 1 cent coin to celebrate the Lincoln centenary. Mounted on a green marble back with bronze easel support. The plaque is 9 1/2" x 7", overall with mount 11" x 8 1/2".

A nice example of the classic Brenner Lincoln plaque mounted on green marble. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 148: Victor D. Brenner (1871-1924, NY) bronze plaque (https://www.invaluable.com/
auction-lot/Victor-D.-Brenner-1871-1924,-NY-bronze-plaque-148-c-89642969D5)

Dual Magical Stave Wayfinder
Magical Stave Wayfinder

Vegvisir Wayfinder
The Vegvísir, or Norse compass, is an Icelandic magical stave, which, according to the Huld manuscript, protects one from losing their way in bad weather.

The Helm of Awe
Ægishjálmur, or Œgishjalmr` or in English, The Helm of Awe, is a Nordic magical Stave which is meant to imbue its carrier with protection, and inspire victory in battle. We like to imagine helping in the day to day challenges of every day life, and how the stave might remind its carrier how strong they truly are at heart.

A few weeks back a reader asked if the Shire Post Mint in Arkansas was still in operation. I managed to lose the reader's message and address, so I'll answer here. Yes, they are still an active maker of fantasy pieces - this is from their latest email offering, received earlier this week. -Editor

For more on their Viking offerings, see:
https://www.shirepost.com/collections/viking

Dan Carr's 1964-D Morgan Dollar
Dan Carr Fantasy 1964 Morgan dollar

Earlier this year we sent out an email offering a large selection of Dan Carr pieces. Well, we're back with another big group that we acquired from a long-time customer of ours.

These are fantasy issues, all designed and produced by Mr. Carr. They are quite popular among many collectors (and a bit controversial among others). For those not familiar with him, he designed the actual New York and Rhode Island state quarters for the U.S. Mint.

All but one are ANACS certified. Some have the accompanying tag with his signature, most do not. You can find them in our Tokens category

Speaking of fantasies, Northeast Numismatics announced an offering of Dan Carr's controversial imaginings of U.S. Mint products such as the fabled 1964-D Morgan Dollar. -Editor

To read the complete item descriptions, see:
https://www.northeastcoin.com/inventory.jsp;
jsessionid=17C11F51EC771E5BFE031D8ECE6B0126

Bank of England Museum Shredded Currency Ornament
Bank of England Museum Shredded Currency Ornament

Thursday 15 December, 5pm to 8pm

Deck the halls! Get into the Christmas spirit by filling your own bauble using shredded banknotes. Sing along to a few carols with the Bank of England Choir and enjoy festive refreshments.

Baubles will be available while supplies last, limit one per person. Free, no need to book ahead.

At an upcoming evening event Bank of England Museum visitors can make a Christmas ornament with shredded currency. Cool - Build-A-Bear for money nerds. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Museum Late: The Christmas special (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum/whats-on/2022/museum-late-the-christmas-special)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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