Part II of the landmark Sydney F. Martin Collection will feature some of the areas that Syd was most passionate about, including his front line set of 1785 and 1786 Connecticut coppers, French Colonial coinage, Rosa Americana coinage and Washingtonia. The sale will be held during the 2022 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo in association with the C4 annual gathering.

The Washingtonia in the Martin Collection is world class, starting with the circa 1777 and continuing through the 19th century with many significant highlights. A few are imaged here, but others include a complete set of Seasons medals, numerous funeral medals in silver, copper and white metal, choice Success medals, a fine offering of 1832 issues, exceptional 1889 Inaugural Centennial medals in silver and bronze (the latter a pattern issue), and many more exciting items!

Outstanding Circa 1786 Non Vi Virtute Vici Copper. Musante GW-7. AU-53 (PCGS)

Stunning 1790 Manly Medal in Silver. Musante GW-10. SP-58 (PCGS).
With Contemporary Clamshell Case.

Superb 1791 Large Eagle Cent. Musante GW-15. Lettered Edge.MS-64RB (PCGS).
Among the Finest Seen.

Very Rare 1792 Getz Pattern Half Dollar. Musante GW-22. SP-10 (PCGS).
With Remarkable Provenance to the 1790s.

Incredible Circa 1792 Washington Born Virginia Copper. Musante GW-33. MS-63BN (PCGS).
From the Norweb Collection.

Prized 1792 Roman Head Cent. Musante GW-21. Proof-64RB (PCGS).
With Provenance to 1895.

Extremely Rare 1792 Washington President / Legend Reverse Copper. Musante GW-35. EF-45 (PCGS).
The Second Finest Known.

Very Rare 1795 Liberty and Security Penny. Musante GW-47.AU-58 (PCGS).

Very Rare 1797 General Grand Master Medal. Musante GW-29.Engrailed Edge. VF-20 (PCGS).

Amazing 1800 Funeral Urn Medal in Gold. Musante GW-70.AU-53 (PCGS).

Joseph Sansom's Complete Four-Piece History of the Revolution Series in Silver. Struck at the U.S. Mint, circa 1805-1808.
Celebrating, Washington, Franklin, The Peace of 1783
and the First Peaceful Transfer of Power, in 1797.
(The three-piece set shown in the holder descended in the Sansom family.)

Unique Circa 1816 Halliday Medal in Silver. Musante GW-57.SP-62 (PCGS).
With Provenance to 1870.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
SYDNEY F. MARTIN COLLECTION PART TWO(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n38a15.html)