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
1854 Art Union of London Medal
Early Victorian 'Art Union of London' bronze medallion c1854 (wt: 82g)
A nice medallic portrait of William Wyon. I don't believe I've seen this medal before.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 492: Early Victorian 'Art Union of London' bronze medallion c1854 (wt: 82g)
(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/Early-Victorian-Art-Union-of-London-bronze-meda-492-c-61C454EA45)
Columbia Farthing
COLUMBIA FARTHING TOKEN
This rang a bell due to our earlier discussions. See the articles linked below for more.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 973T: COLUMBIA FARTHING TOKEN
(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/COLUMBIA-FARTHING-TOKEN-973T-c-7A5409396D)
To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
QUERY: COLUMBIA FARTHINGS
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n11a15.html)
MORE ON COLUMBIA FARTHINGS
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n12a12.html)
1903 Teresa and Maria Milanello Medallion
Medallion France 1903.
Ringel Trognon D'Illzach
Teresa and Maria Milanello Musicians Violin
130mm
To read the complete lot description, see:
Italy. Medal Teresa and Maria Milanello Musicians Violin 130mm (No Reserve Price)
(https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/96379225)
Unknown Jewish Quarter Token
Token or Coin - One side bears the English inscription: "Jewish Quarter IN HOC S.V.", while the other side is inscribed in Hebrew: "Kosher". Date and origin unknown, likely the United States, circa the 19th century. Apparently extremely rare. Diameter: approximately 2.5 cm. Fair to good condition, with scratches, wear, and signs of aging.
Is anyone familiar with this piece?
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 369: Jewish Quarter - Kosher - Unknown Early Token, USA
(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/Jewish-Quarter-Kosher-Unknown-Early-Token,-USA-369-c-CEF43B885F)
1927 George V Proof Crown
In 1927 the Royal Mint changed the design on our coinage, at the same time they issued the first King George V Crown. This crown was only included in the 1927 Proof Set and is thus the only Wreath Crown issued in Proof for collectors. The Wreath Crown is also known as the Christmas Crown as it was only issued at Christmas time for wealthy patrons to give as gifts. It was issued until 1936 but the 1927 issue is the only one issued in Proof.
From the Coincraft Newsletter No. 129.
-Editor
Wayne Homren, Editor
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