DAY 1: Americana, DAY 2: Historical and Medical Antiques, Medallions, and Books
Wed, May 6, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 353
Group of Historical Silver Medals
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
Group of 17 silver historical medals. As follows: 1912 George V ribboned medal for Sea Gallantry (XRF tested 94% silver, 0.765 ozt. D 1-1/4 in. exlcuding ribbon), Early Latin spiritual medallion translating to 'Let Us Circumcise Ourselves Deeply, With Our Whole Heart' (XRF tested 95% silver, 2.7 ozt., D 2-1/2 in.), Early medallion depicting a crucifixion (XRF tested 90% silver, 1.12 ozt., D 2 in.), France circa 1900 set of three silver medals for 'Popularization of Coca', supposed 'invigorator' (XRF tested around 94% silver ea, 0.855 ozt., D 0-7/8 in. and two are D 1-1/4 in.), Tiffany & Co. presentation medallion dated 1909 for 'Meritin Essay on Abraham Lincoln' (XRF tested 95% silver, 0.715 ozt., D 1-1/4 in.), 1676 dated silver commemorate of the siege of Murten Switzerland in 1476 by Charles II of Burgundy (XRF tested 94% silver, 0.575 ozt., D 1-3/8 in.), 1922 singing medal from the Royal Academy of Music (XRF tested 95% silver, 1.2 ozt., D 1-1/2 in.), 1889 award 1st prize medallion from the Canine Exposition of Paris (Stamped 'Argent', XRF tested 95% silver, 1.6 ozt., D 1-3/4 in.), 1869 medal depicting Napolean III (Stamped 'Argent', XRF tested 95% silver, 1.2 ozt., D 1-5/8 in.), US Mint 1861 token for oath and allegiance taken by the officers and workmen (rough condition, XRF tested 98% silver, 0.34 ozt., D 1-1/8 in.), Philosophical medal depicting the intertwining of Medicine and Philosophy with a snake wrapping around a tree (XRF tested 95% silver, 0.36 ozt.), 1909 dated square medal depicting Swiss physician and alchemist Paraclesus (1493-1541)...(XRF tested 95% silver, 0.245 ozt.), Ludov X. silver token for a scientific academy (XRF tested 95% silver, 0.25 ozt.), 1939 coin silver NY world's fair oval token (0.5 ozt.), lastly a small Canada dime verso engraved with a scene of a tent with trees, the date 1890 and the month 'May' (90% silver, 0.055 ozt.).
Total Overall Weight: 12.6 ozt.
Condition
Shipping/Pickup
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