1537 Silver Medal of Karl V

Medal
dated 1537
silver; Karl V. after Hans Reinhart t. E., emblem on the reverse; inscribed; dm. 6.3 cm

Provenance
private collection, Austria

Literature
cf. Hill/Pollard 1967, cat.-no. 606

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 0208 - Online catalogue - Antiques, Tue, 25 April 2017, 3 PM(www.imkinsky.com/en/buying/online-catalogue/117/assortment/67838/)

1696 Netherlands Neptune Sea Chariot Medal

Condition: Uncirculated
Material: Silver
Geographical Origin: Netherlands Antilles

1696 Netherlands "Resolution of the Civic Unrest in Amsterdam" Neptune Sea Chariot Medal by R. ARONDEAUX .
Material: Silver.
Diameter: 40MM.

Obv: Neptune standing on Sea Chariot drawn right by two hippocamps, winds left & right blow the sea into waves. Legend MOTOS PRAESTAT COMPONERE FLVCTVS.(he stands ready to control the billowing waves, a quote from the Aeneid of Virgil).

Rev: Two kingfish birds on clam seas in a flowing nest, a setting sun on the horizon. Legend in banner above, HALCYONIBUS REDUCTIS/SENATUS AMSTELOD/CIVIBUS SUIS HOC/ANTIQUAE VERTUTIS/SPECTATAEQ FIDEI/PRAEMIUM LARGITUR. (The Halcyon having retuned, the Amsterdam city council grants unto her citizens this gift of ancient virtue and wondrous faith.) Exergue MDCXCVI. Signed R. ARONDEAUX.

To read the complete lot description, see:
26. Netherlands - Medal 1696 'Neptune Sea Chariot' - silver(https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/11103077-netherlands-medal-1696-neptune-sea-chariot-silver)

1811 Isle of Man Manks One Penny Token

An 1811 Isle of Man Manks one penny token. Obverse: Atlas supporting the globe, "Payable at the office Douglas". Reverse: "Manks Token One Penny 1811" with three legs with spurs. Metal composition: Copper. Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 13 grams. Circulated. Poor condition.

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1811 Isle of Man Manks One Penny Token(www.ebth.com/items/5708289-1811-isle-of-man-manks-one-penny-token)

Thomas Richardson Civil War Postage Stamp Envelope

"THOMAS RICHARDSON, Ag't, Importer of Wines, Spirits, English & Scotch Provisions, 66 Maiden Lane, cor. William St., N.Y. 25 (Cents). U. S. Stamps." U.S Postage Stamp Envelope. Full Envelope With Flap. Choice Crisp About New.

Friedberg # PE595. KL 420-25. Rarity-10 Unique. Civil War Era. (Drowne 1918 listed.) Listed in Friedberg at $2,000 in VF-EF for a complete envelope. Envelope that is bright, boldly printed with excellent eye appeal with light handling only. Superb in overall appearance. Black printing upon Deep Orange-Yellow period wove paper, face printed only.

The impressive text, uses various standard and decorative fonts. Some additional text at the bottom reads: "CHOP, STEAK AND OYSTER HOUSE. - Dunlop's XX and India Pale Ale on Draught." Trivial faint traces of prior mounting on the blank reverse which remains bright and clean.

A "Key" highly important Unique Full Envelope With Flap that is quite magnificent and an extraordinary major rarity. If one ever desires a full set of Postage Stamp Envelopes of the Civil War Era, this specimen is a "must have stopper." See: "Civil War Stamp Envelopes, the Issuers and Their Times" by Fred Reed. Ex: Stack's Ford Part XIX, October 11, 2007, Lot 37, F.C.C. Boyd Estate (no lot tag).

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THOMAS RICHARDSON CHOP, STEAK AND OYSTER HOUSE Unique Finest Known U.S. Postage Stamp Envelope Type(www.earlyamerican.com/Auctions/ClientPages/lots.item.php?auction=96&lot=194)

1874 Mexico Mina del Eden Zacatecas Token

Condition: Very Fine
Material: Copper
Geographical Origin: Mexico
Vale una Carga de Metal
Necessity currency from the hacienda of Mexico
Metal: copper.
Weight: 23.85 g

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37. Mexico - Token or coin of necessity 'Mina del Eden Zacatecas 1874'(https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/10437081-mexico-token-or-coin-of-necessity-mina-del-eden-zacatecas-1874)

1896 Bryan Money Tenno Cento

An 1896 William Jennings Bryan "Free Silver" Campaign token. Bryan's Idea of Coinage on the obverse and Free Silver The Bryan Idea with Teno Cento within a wreath to the reverse. Diameter: 44 mm. Weight: 44 grams. Circulated. Good condition.

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1896 William Jennings Bryan "Free Silver" Campaign Token(www.ebth.com/items/5693400-1896-william-jennings-bryan-free-silver-campaign-token)

A Great Seal Carved Wood Plaque

The Great Seal of America Carved Plaque with Fifty Stars Deep and finely detailed relief carving of the Great Seal of America Showing all the traditional features : A bald eagle is the central motif with a shield positioned on his chest, a ribbon in its beak is lettered E. Pluribus Unum. Above is a crest with thirteen stylized circles representing the original states. In one talon the eagle is clutching a bundle of arrows and in the other a olive branch. The eagle is facing the olive branch representing peace. The Seal is surrounded by Fifty Stars. Out of a military collection in North Salem, New York. Signed by Rufino T., 87. Mahogany, 30" diameter and 3 1/2" deep

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The Great Seal of America Carved Plaque, Fifty Stars(https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item/52284042_the-great-seal-of-america-carved-plaque-fifty-stars)

Alaskan Silver Tokens
Description: 3 rare silver native privately minted Alaskan die trial strike tokens - Vogler Claims (only 23 minted), Tenderfoot Creek and Smallwood Creek (only 30 minted). Hand struck die trial strike tokens by Dick Hanscom of Alaska. A small number of die trial pieces are hand struck before the actual gold strikes. The silver came from native Alaska silver ore. Total of 3 DWT of Silver.

Dick Hanscom writes:

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Lot 145Y: 3 Alaska Die Trial Strike Tokens(www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/3-alaska-die-trial-strike-tokens-9BA4C78BF2)

Box of Money

Description: Untitled (Box of Money), 2005
Printed money on paper in cardboard box
Dimensions variable (approximately 23 1/2" x 31 1/4" x 31 1/4") Edition 3/3
Provenance: Zach Feuer Gallery, New York
Private Collection, California
Note: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity

Condition: Cardboard, inkjet on paper.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Untitled (Box of Money), 2005(http://auctions.bidsquare.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/2285/lot/784594/rago-justin-lieberman-american-b-1977)