Catalogue of the Important Collection of Rare Coins and Medals Formed by the Late Dr. George Alfred Lawrence, of New York
Catalogue of the Important Collection of Rare Coins and Medals Formed by the Late Dr. George Alfred Lawrence, of New York

Author: Thomas L. Elder

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-28

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781528221467

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Excerpt from Catalogue of the Important Collection of Rare Coins and Medals Formed by the Late Dr. George Alfred Lawrence, of New York: To Be Sold at Absolute Public Sale, by Order of Curt Von Boetticher, Esqr., Executor The late Dr. George Alfred Lawrence was born at Lawrence, California, a settlement named for his ancestors, on June 6th, 1869. As California was the principal seat of the coinage of private gold issued between 1849 and 1855, it was natural that the Doctor should specialize in the American Pri vate Gold Coinages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Catalogue of the Celebrated and Valuable Collection of American Coins and Medals of the Late Charles I. Bushnell, of New York
Catalogue of the Celebrated and Valuable Collection of American Coins and Medals of the Late Charles I. Bushnell, of New York

Author: Charles Ira Bushnell

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781230732022

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ...the die sinker'9 name on base. Rev. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775. RESIGN'D THE COMMAND. 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1789. Tin. Proof, and the finest specimen of this medal we have seen. Rare. 22 . See plate. 1282 Bust in military costume to right; George Washington Of Virginia. Rev. A pyramid of fifteen cannon-balls; beneath, two sabres crossed, encircled by the same inscription as on preceding medal. Brass. Very fine. Unique. 2l . Purchased at Mickley sale, No. 3002, $42.50. See plate. 1283 Bust, with aged features, hair tied in a queue, in military costume, to left; GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. Rev. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RE8IGNE. 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE United States 1789. (Subscribed by) J. Manly. c. 1790. (A captain in the Continental navy 1775-1782.) Brooks Fec. Original, and the only one we know of in silver; cost Mr. Bushncll $75. Silver. Very fine. Excessively rare, if not unique. See plate. 30 . 1284 Same. Original. Copper. Extremely fine. 30 . Rare. 1285 Same. Original. Tin. Extremely fine. Very rare. Purchased at McCoy sale for $10. 30. 1286 Similar portrait; Geo. Washington Natus Virginia B P. w M.c. 11 Feb. o.s. 1732. Rev. Same inscription as preceding. S.b. F on base, instead of on others Brooks V F. Restrike. Silver. Proof. Rare. 30 . 1287 Same. Restrike. Bronze. Proof. 31. 1288 Same. Restrike. Thick planchet. Bronze. Proof. 31. 1289 The Season Medals. In foreground, man traversing a field sowing grain; in background, a man plowing with a yoke of oxen; to the left, a house, and in distance mountains; in exg. u. s. A.; on base, the name of the artist, Kuchler. Rev. A wreath of laurel and oak branches, enclosing Second Presidency Of Geo....

Catalogue of the Celebrated and Valuable Collection of American Coins and Medals of the Late Charles I. Bushnell, of New York
Catalogue of the Celebrated and Valuable Collection of American Coins and Medals of the Late Charles I. Bushnell, of New York

Author: Charles Ira Bushnell

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-12

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781298761231

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