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Coin, medal and banknote auction - 23 October 2014
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This auction took place on 23 October 2014. Estimates and realised prices are shown below for information only.
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Sale 37 - World Historical Medals
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Description of lot
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Estimate
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650
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Small collection of base-metal medals on the theme of Space Exploration, all boxed as issued, some large and impressive USA/USSR. (5)
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£20 to 50 |
£44.00
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• France
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651
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France - Silver Athletics Medal, 36mm, 19.7 gms 'PRIX DE LA DEPECHE COURSE A PIED MARSEILLE 1910' awarded to F. Dann, obv. Marianne l legend: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, EF, contained in an original (and beautiful) red pill box.
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£25 to 40 |
£34.00
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652
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France - Henri Giffard's Balloon Ascent over Paris 1878, a gilt-bronze medal by C. Trofin, balloon over a view of Paris, rev. SOUVENIR etc. in 6 lines 51mm, EF with clip, ring, marginal ribbon & bar suspension. Very attractive.
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£80 to 100 |
N/S
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653
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France - silver shooting medal by Henri Dubois, obv. Marianne 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' rev. four figures, engraved 'SOUVENIE D'UN AMI' Avril 1919, weight 62 gms, UNC in original fitted case. Also a large brass town medal, 1911 from St. Pourcain-sur-Sioule, cased, EF. (2)
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£30 to 50 |
£42.00
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• Prussia
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654
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Prussia - large medallion (48.2mm) of Frederick the Great of Prussia for the Lissa & Rosbach Campaign. Obverse Frederick on horseback & Lissa Dec 5 & reverse Rosbach Nov 5 with battle scene in bronze. Scarce. VF.
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£60 to 150 |
N/S
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• USA
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655
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USA 1976 Franklin Mint Calendar/Art Medal, 76mm, 3,800 grains (approx 250 gms), bronze, in original case of issue with certificate.
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£10 to 20 |
£11.00
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