A wonderfully toned example of late 19th century Americana and Carson City mintmarked to boot! While there is a H. A. Thompson listed in Brunk’s book, Merchant and Privately Countermarked Coins, I do not believe this to be from that merchant. Brunk’s Thompson is listed as from Philadelphia and most of his countermarked coins are from earlier dated coins. SOLD
NGC Cert #1741590003
Not listed in Brunk’s, this is great piece for the researcher. The only W. L. Powell I could find on Google was from the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. Perhaps ha had set up shop in Nevada at one time. A great coin that will give hours of pleasure. SOLD
NGC Cert #1741820002
Unusual commercial medal from the International Nickel Company advertising their malleable nickel. Accompanied by it’s original box of issue (not in the best of condition, but here non the less).
NGC Cert #1841100001
PCGS / NGC Population: None Available
Held from September 5-22, 1906, this medal was struck to commemorate the Industrial Fair, which was first held in 1900 at the famed “Music Hall”. The latest edition of “So-Called Dollars” by Hibler and Kappen states that the issuer and designer is unknown , but this sure looks like a U.S. Mint product to me. A blazing “Gem” grossly underpriced by HK.
NGC Cert #3274138005
Privately produced to promote Colorado’s mining industry at the Chicago fair in 1933. It is reported that only 10,000 pieces were struck; sales figures along with the number melted remain unknown. A handsome example of this massive piece.
NGC Cert #1741817-0141915 CA
PCGS / NGC Population: None Available
A report of all production of gold and silver in the United States, and the world for the calendar year of 1908, from the Director of the Mint. The book covers:
Part I. Production, employment, and movement of Gold and Silver in the United States, and survey of the World’s production of Gold and Silver in 1908
Part II. The collection of the statistics of the production of gold and silver in the US is now made by the Bureau of the Mint in conjunction with the Geological survey. Review of the mining of gold and silver in the different producing states and territories.
Part III. Production of gold and silver in foreign countries
Part IV. General Statistics
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An interesting factual account for the Production of Precious Metals and all events at all Mints for 1912. The book reviews, Employees and expenditures, closing of the Charlotte Assay office (going into detail of the fire in 1844), accounts for gold and all mines production, the distribution of metals to mints and foreign countries, re-coinage and much more. A very interesting look back into the mint operations not only for 1912, but historically.
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WINDRED M. GRANDY (1899-?) Plaster of proposed design for 1932 Washington quarter. 7 3/4″ diameter. Two pieces, obverse and reverse. White plaster, painted silver (to appear as coin would).
An amateur sculptor, Mr. Grandy entered this design in the 1931 competition for the new Washington quarter. Unfortunately for him he didn’t win. Laura Gardin Fraser did. And even then her design wasn’t used.
Mr. Grandy did go on to fame. He became an important player in the early development of First Day Covers. In fact, a copy of Windred M. Grandy, FDC Photo Cachet Catalog, by Barry Newton accompanies these pieces.
The Consolidated Virginia Mining Company was formed in 1870, yet didn’t start production until a few years later. This was one of the biggest silver mines to come out of the Comstock Load of Nevada in the later 19th century.
A previously unknown bar, recently coming to the market. Very rare. Our research indicates that one or two others are known. Even the extensive collection of John J. Ford, auctioned by Stack’s a few years ago, did not have an example.
We have also found that the Consolidated Virginia Mine had an exhibit at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia during 1876, the year this piece was produced. One of the specialist we spoke with thought that this piece, and others like it, may have been given away as awards at the Centennial Expo.
A very intriguing and valuable item who’s story is just beginning to come to light, this piece will allow the future owner hours upon hours of research. Of course we would welcome any information our readers may have regarding Consolidated Virginia’s ingots, and would be happy to share it collectors/researchers here on our website.
Essentially as made, beautiful original patina envelopes this ingot. Interesting note: The word “silver” was originally stamped upside down, and corrected with an overstamping of “silver”.
PCGS / NGC Population: Not available
Original packaging for the Delaware half, which consists of a cardboard holder for up to five coins, bearing on its outside illustrations of both obverse and reverse, the name of the issue and the event commemorated. On the inside are a history of Delaware and a description of the coin.
Smedley 6. 44mm. Aluminum.
Uncirculated, although cleaned long ago, showing faint hairlines. Small rim bruise. One of Mr. Brenner’s first medallic efforts.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available
Smedley 71. 27 X 38mm. Bronze. Choice About Uncirculated. Slight corrosion on the obverse.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available
The Gettysburg halves were delivered by mail in unprinted, generic cardboard holders which provided holes for up to three coins. These, however, were shipped in attractively designed envelopes which are highly desired by collectors. Coins were first offered in 1936 and continued in 1937 and 1938. Here is not only the holder they were received, but a portion of the envelope purchased for $35.00.
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NGC Cert #1934351004
PCGS / NGC Population: None Available
Smedley 96. 29 X 39mm. Bronze gt. Choice Uncirculated, as made.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available
Smedley 67. 80 X 61mm. Silver. A very handsome medal of one of America’s earliest hero. Choice About Uncirculated, possibly suffering from an old cleaning.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available
Smedley 87. 70mm. A wonderful piece celebrating the institution of motherhood. Very large and impressive. About Uncirculated with some slight discoloration.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available
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PCGS / NGC Population: N/A
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NGC Cert #2334178005
PCGS / NGC Population: Not Available
