Fountain Tavern Token

Description: Fountain Tavern token, created on a shaved down halfpenny (6.39g), pierced hole at edge, obverse inscribed in running script, 'Mary/Hopper atye/Fountain/Tavern', reverse also inscribed in running script, 'little/old Bailey/LONDON'. Very fine.

Notes: The Fountain Tavern was sited on the west side of Little Old Bailey and was demolished in 1793; the site is now under Holborn Viaduct Station. The tavern was nearby toNewgate Prison and most probably operated as a brothel. The above token is possibly an indentured servant's ID disc.

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Lot 2579: British Historical Medals (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-71943C5B2C)

Silver Palmetto Medal

Palmetto medal in silver, 47 mm. dia., 45.2 g, engraved by William J. Keenan and struck by Gregg, Hayden & Co., 1850s. Obverse with depiction of American troops landing atVera Cruz encircled by border featuring the names of Mexican-American War battles; reverse with central palmetto and eagle motif surrounded by the names of the PalmettoRegiment's commanders, "Dickinson," "Butler," and "Gladden," and variously placed additional text including "TO THE / PALMETTOREGIMENT," "SOUTH / CAROLINA," the name of the medal's recipient, "Sergt. Thomas Beggs," and the years "1846" and "1847," allencircled by border with legend bearing the two state mottos of South Carolina, "ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI" and "DUM SPIRO SPERO," meaning "prepared in mindand resources," and "while I breathe I hope," respectively.

The Palmetto Medal was authorized by the South Carolina Legislature in 1848 and issued in the 1850s to men who fought in the Palmetto Regiment during the Mexican-American War.The medal was struck in silver for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers, and in gold for officers. Many veterans wore their medals on watch fobs or chains, causing many ofthe surviving medals to be quite worn or damaged. The fine condition of this example alone makes it an impressive specimen, let alone an important piece of history.

The Palmetto Regiment of Volunteers was an infantry regiment formally organized on June 26, 1846. It contributed ten companies of men to the US forces in the Mexican War.Having numerous volunteers, the regiment was trained by cadets from the South Carolina Military Academy and was recognized as the first regiment to fly American colors over MexicoCity. The regiment's landing at Vera Cruz is captured in the obverse design of the medal featured here, showing Colonel Pierce Mason Butler ready to spring from his ship withthe Palmetto flag in hand. Both Colonel Butler and Lieutenant Colonel Dickinson (the names of whom appear on the medal's reverse) received fatal wounds at the later Battle ofChurubusco in August of 1847.

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Silver Palmetto MedalAwarded to Sergeant Thomas Beggs for Service in the Mexican-American War, 1848(https://www.cowanauctions.com/lot/silver-palmetto-medal-awarded-to-sergeant-thomas-beggs-for-service-in-the-mexican-american-war-1848-3982594)

Atlantic Telegraph Cable Medal

Description: Medals Maritime/Cable: Unusual bronze Transatlantic Cable medal, presented by the American Chamber of Commerce Liverpool, the obverse the SS Great Eastern isdepicted with the legend Atlantic Telegraph Cable 1866. 210g. 76mm.

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Lot 574: Medals Maritime/Cable: Unusual bronze Transatlantic Cable medal, presented(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-2684757934)

1890 $5 Treasury Note

Fr. 359. 1890 $5 Treasury Note. PMG Extremely Fine 40.

The 1890 Treasury Note series has always been a banknote enthusiasts favorite as they all incorporate highly ornate design on the reverse. This piece shows with ornamentalfloral work and the word "FIVE" spelled in large letters. The centering is near perfect on both sides and the colors are amazing. An excellent example of this populartype note that is seldom seen in this condition.

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Fr. 359. 1890 $5 Treasury Note. PMG Extremely Fine 40.(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-KIAGK/fr-359-1890-5-treasury-note-pmg-extremely-fine-40)

1952 Studebaker Centennial Medal

Description: Studebaker 100 year centennial commem token

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Lot 150: Studebaker 100 year centennial commem token(https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-045408AA14)

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1952 StudebakerCentennial Medallion, 3 "bronze medal - 100 years 1852 - 1952(https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Studebaker-Medallon-Centenario-3-034-medalla-de-bronce-100-anos-1852-1952-/372683234733?_ul=CL&orig_cvip=true)

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https://studebakermuseum.org/