1856 Braided Hair Half Cent

1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. PCGS graded MS64 Red. CAC.

Full blazing red on a type that simply does not come this way. A freak of nature, for sure. A coin like this should simply not exist. $7750.

1795 Anti-Slavery Conder Token

1795 Anti-Slavery Conder Token Farthing. PCGS graded MS66 Brown.

Middlesex D&H-1118. A heartbreaking rendition of a man in chains, on his knees. The English were decades ahead of the Americans in abolishing the slave trade, though both countries profited mightily from the "peculiar institution" in the meantime. This example is superlative in every way and available at a most reasonable price. $1250.

Cathedral at St. Aubin at Namur Medal

1846 Wiener Medal. Cathedral at St. Aubin at Namur. Uncirculated [uncertified].

59 mm, bronze. Van Hoydonck 22. A gorgeous example of Jacques Wiener's depiction of this famous cathedral in Belgium. $295

Cathedral At Florence Medal

1864 Wiener Medal. Cathedral At Florence. Uncirculated [uncertified].

59 mm, Bronze. Van Hoydonck 205. One of the most recognizable buildings in Italy, the cathedral was begun in the 13th century. The east doors were dubbed by Michelangelo the Gates of Paradise, so those must be some swell doors. Jacques Wiener does his usual amazing job of 3D sculpture on this medal. Pristine, original and un-brushed. $395.

Jacques Wiener Medals Presentation Box

Original Presentation Box to house Ten Jacques Wiener Medals. Fine.

One of the very rare presentation boxes used to house and display Jacques Wiener's 59mm (i.e. the larger size) Cathedral medals. The few I've seen of these over the years are always in rough shape; this example is a little better than most. Much rarer than the medals themselves. $750.

1983 Hawaiian Dollar Medal Die Set up Piece

Die Set up Piece for 1983 Hawaiian Dollar Medal. Uncirculated [uncertified].

An unusual and dramatic Die Set-Up strike from the Royal Hawaiian Mint, struck in the mid 1980's. The RHM struck replica medals of the 1883 Hawaiian Dollar. The notorious Bernard Von Nothaus (hey - wouldn't that be a great name for the bad guy in a James Bond movie, or maybe for a German rapper?) made this three-strike item on a square piece of scrap metal to test the dies and presses. It measures 4' x 4' on each side, and all three strikes are die struck on both sides. Von Nothaus was found guilty in a Federal Trial regarding the "Liberty Dollar" he had been minting for almost ten years. A cool item to have on your desk. $195.

Eliasberg Correspondence File

(Circa 1975-1986) Personal Files and Letters of Louis Eliasberg.

A file of correspondence between Louis Eliasberg and various collectors and dealers - some wanting to sell him some more coins, and some wanting to purchase or auction his collection. Housed in a 3 ring binder with a brochure and other ephemera relating to his magnificent collection. $195.

To read the complete issue, see:
Making the Grade #30: The Labor Day Issue (www.davewcoins.com/newsletter/making-the-grade-30-the-labor-day-issue)