Bonhams Offers Ancient Gold Coin Necklace

"An Ancient Coin Gold necklace" - Constructed circa 1900 and adorned with fourteen double loop mounted gold staters, of Alexander III 336-323 B.C. Obv. Head of Athena right wearing crested Corinthian helmet,R.Nike standing left, holding wreath and ships mast. Various symbols and letters in the field indicating the mints which include Macedonia (Price 168b), Miletus (Price 2114b), Sinope and Sardes (Sear 6700, 6702 andvarieties). An impressive piece.

Estimated Price: US$ 10,000 - 13,000

For more information on the sale, see:
Medals, Bonds, Banknotes and Coins at Bonhams(http://www.blouinartinfo.com/photo-galleries/medals-bonds-banknotes-and-coins-at-bonhams-london-june-13?image=3)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
2018 ANS GALA DINNER (http://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n04a07.html)

1858 Professor Holloways Pills Medal

Description: 1858 Professor Holloways Pills medal. Medal cleaned

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 276: 1858 Professor Hollloways Pills medal (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-59B4881938)

1871 Chicago Fire Medal

Description: United States, Great Chicago Fire Commemorative, Obv: Phoenix at centre, with fire and smoke, "Made From Chicago Court House Bell", "Semper Resurgens" below; Chicago on fire, mercuryabove, "Chicago Oct. 8-9 1871, Fort Dearborn Chico. 1812" in exergue; Ae, Gilt?, 51mm., by W. Barber, About VF. Surfaces are a bit porous, leaving one to believe it might be a restrike

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 94: Great Chicago Fire Medal, by Barber (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-D634C878DD)

1889 Yamaska Hotel Scrip

Description: The Yamaska Hotel, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. Rare paper Token / Coupon, Good for five cents in drinks. Hand signed and dated, 08/02/1889. Obv : Is unlingual english. Reverse has an engraving of the hotel, withlatin notto¨panis, vinum sed non verba¨ (Bread, wine, but no words). Obv : design reminiscent of 1870 shinplaster. Barely intact, but still fascinating.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 116: The Yamaska Hotel, ¢5, 1889, Rare Paper Token / Coupon (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-98248E7B80)