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SILVER SC$1 1904 MO HK-299 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL HENDERSHOTT 30-190
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PCGS MS 62
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL
SILVER SO-CALLED DOLLAR HK-299
HENDERSHOTT 30-190,
PCGS MS62
PCGS Certification #49314472
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 33 mm
Manufacturer: United States Mint (Coined in the U.S. Government Building at the 1904 St. Louis World Fair)
Rarity: R4
OBVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the obverse is conjoint busts of the French Emperor Napoleon and U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Inscriptions are: "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION" and "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR "
REVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the reverse is a high relief contour map of the United States. The Louisiana Purchase is highlighted on the map and there is a radiating star designates St. Louis MO the site for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Inscriptions above the map read: " LOUISIANA TERRITORY", "1803", "1,000,000 SQUARE MILES"' and "$15,000,000." Inscriptions below the map read: "St. LOUIS 1904"
Souvenir medals were minted daily by the United States Mint in the U.S. Government building, on a coining press brought from Philadelphia. The medals, which were struck in seven different compositions, were very popular with the visitors to the fair. About 100,000 Official Souvenir Medals were sold at the exposition, most of which were in bronze.
Each medal came in an 2" x 2" paper official souvenir medal envelope (Hendershott 20-210). Printed on the envelope in blue ink was the following statements: " Charles S. Muir has the right to coin the official Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in the U.S. Government Building on the Exposition grounds. D.R. Francis President"
Below that was a second statement reading: "The Official Souvenir Medal in this envelope was coined by the U.S. Mint machinery in operation in the U.S. Government Building, St. Louis, 1904."
This example has pleasing luster with some splashes of electric neon toning near the rims.
Pedigree: Ex. Dr. Greg Pineda Collection
PCGS Population: 4 (October 5, 2024)
PCGS Population Higher: 9 (October 5, 2024)
Purchased from Lyn Knight Auctions in their August 29, 2024 Selections from the Dr. Greg Pineda & Neil Shafer Collections of the Philippines Auction, Lot #126452
Holder Type: PCGS Gold Shield
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YELLOW BRONZE SC$1 1904 MO HK-302 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL HENDERSHOTT 30-200
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PCGS MS 65
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL
YELLOW BRONZE SO-CALLED DOLLAR HK-302
HENDERSHOTT 30-200,
PCGS MS65
PCGS Certification #49314473
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Yellow Bronze
Diameter: 33 mm
Manufacturer: United States Mint (Coined in the U.S. Government Building at the 1904 St. Louis World Fair)
Rarity: R4
OBVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the obverse is conjoint busts of the French Emperor Napoleon and U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Inscriptions are: "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION" and "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR "
REVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the reverse is a high relief contour map of the United States. The Louisiana Purchase is highlighted on the map and there is a radiating star designates St. Louis MO the site for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Inscriptions above the map read: " LOUISIANA TERRITORY", "1803", "1,000,000 SQUARE MILES"' and "$15,000,000." Inscriptions below the map read: "St. LOUIS 1904"
Souvenir medals were minted daily by the United States Mint in the U.S. Government building, on a coining press brought from Philadelphia. The medals, which were struck in seven different compositions, were very popular with the visitors to the fair. About 100,000 Official Souvenir Medals were sold at the exposition, most of which were in bronze.
Each medal came in an 2" x 2" paper official souvenir medal envelope (Hendershott 20-210). Printed on the envelope in blue ink was the following statements: " Charles S. Muir has the right to coin the official Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in the U.S. Government Building on the Exposition grounds. D.R. Francis President"
Below that was a second statement reading: "The Official Souvenir Medal in this envelope was coined by the U.S. Mint machinery in operation in the U.S. Government Building, St. Louis, 1904."
This attractive GEM is fully original with flashy yellow luster. It is one of the PCGS Plate coins for the HK-302 variety.
Pedigree: Ex. Dr. Greg Pineda Collection
PCGS Population: 6 (October 5, 2024)
PCGS POpulation Higher: 3 (October 5, 2024)
Purchased from Lyn Knight Auctions in their August 29, 2024 Selections from the Dr. Greg Pineda & Neil Shafer Collections of the Philippines Auction, Lot #126454
Holder Type: PCGS Gold Shield
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| 1896-1897 Luzon Campaign Medal |
Philippines PHILIPPINES UNDER SPANISH SOVEREIGNTY
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BRONZE 1896 - 1897 LUZON CAMPAIGN MEDAL Honeycutt-52; Basso-809
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PCGS MS 62
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1886 - 1887 LUZON CAMPAIGN MEDAL
PCGS MS62
Honeycutt (Second Edition) H-53
Honeycutt (4th Edition) H-52
Basso-809
Perez-Guerra-773 Ac
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Castells (The Castells House)
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 21.13 grams
This medal was created by the authority of a royal decree on January 26, 1898. It was created to commemorate the excellent services rendered by the loyal volunteers in the campaigns of the luzon Archipelago. These medals were not given outright by the Spanish government, but only the award certificates as evidenced by a "notification document." These documents were awarded to the soldier who could then go to a medal manufacturer and purchase the medal. Medals sold either without a loop or with a loop suspended from a yellow and red ribbon. At least three different manufactures made the medals. Honeycutt 4th edition lists the three major manufactures as "Castells", "Medina", and "E. Pastells". Each of these variants differ slightly on the diameter and thickness of the planchet. The obverse of the three variants differ in the size of King Alfonso's bust, Alfonso's hair style, and the number of points on the star. The reverse of the three variants differ in font type and size, the presence or absence of a star, and manufactures signature. This specimen of the Luzon Campaign Medal (Honeycutt H-52) was manufactured by "Castells" the most famous amongst the three major medal manufacturers.
Although some reference books state that this award was issued to Filipino volunteers who fought alongside the Spaniards against the Americans during the Luzon Campaign of the Spanish American War I doubt that this is correct as that would be inconsistent with both the date of the royal decree of January 26, 1898, and the 1896 - 1897 date on the medal, both of which predate the Spanish American War. Since the United States did not declare War on Spain until April 24, 1898 and the first U.S. ground troops did not arrive in the Philippines until June 30, 1898 I believe that it is far more likely that this award was issued to Filipino volunteers who fought alongside Spanish regulars against Filipino insurgents during the Philippine Katipunan (KKK) Revolution of 1896 - 1897.
OBVERSE
In the center of the obverse is a bust of King Alfonso XIII facing the right. The bust measures 14 x 20 mm and depicts the young king as he appeared in 1891 at the age of five. Around the bust is the inscription "A Los Leales Voluntarios De Filipinas" which translates as "To Loyal Volunteers of the Philippines". Below the bust is a 5-Point Star.
REVERSE
Inscriptions read:"Campana / De / Luzon / 1896 - 1897". This translates as "Luzon Campaign, 1896 - 1897". The manufacturer's signature "Castells" is inscribed at the lower right.
Purchased June 20, 2024. Purchased in Heritage Auction's 2024 June 19-21 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session & Signature Auction - Hong Kong #3117, Session 3, Lot #32494.
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| Copper Medal Celebrating Admiral Dewey's- Victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, Honeycutt 57, Honeycutt Plate 2nd Edition |
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COPPER UNDATED PHILIPPINE HONEYCUTT-57 ADMIRAL DEWEY-MANILA BAY HONEYCUTT PLATE 2ND ED.
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NGC MS 62
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ADMIRAL DEWEY-MANILA BAY MEDAL
Honeycutt-57 (2nd Edition) Honeycutt-55-9 (Third Edition)
Honeycutt Plate Medal
Diameter: 30 mm
Composition: Copper
OBVERSE
Bust of Admiral George Dewey facing left
REVERSE
The reverse features a surprisingly accurate depiction of the Battle of Manila Bay. The American Far East Squadron can be seen steaming in line of battle formation in the upper portion of the medal. The lower portion of the medal depicts the Spanish Pacific Fleet fighting from their anchored position close in to shore, and the Spanish Costal Artillery batteries.
NGC MS62 BN
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| Copper Medal FROM OLYMPIA TO OLYMPIA |
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46mm (1899) COPPER FROM OLYMPIA TO OLYMPIA
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1899 FROM OLYMPIA TO OLYMPIA
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 46mm
Thickness: 3mm
This beautiful medal was issued to correspond with the presentation of a Bronze tablet from the citizens of Olympia Washington to the USFS Olympia upon her return from the Spanish American War.
In a special ceremony conducted on September 29, 1899 the massive bronze tablet, four feet high and three hundred pounds in weight, was mounted on the forward turret of the Protected Cruiser Olympia immediately between its two great guns- a tribute "From Olympia to Olympia". The plaque was designed by a young American sculptor, Paul Winters Morris, under the supervision and guidance of his mentor Daniel Chester French. The central portion of the tablet depicts Victory in flowing robes, bearing in her outstretched hands a scroll across which is inscribed Dewey's historic command, "GRIDLEY, YOU MAY FIRE WHEN READY" Below the scroll in six straight lines divided by the figure of Victory is the inscription; "FROM THE CITIZENS OF OLYMPIA AND STATE OF WASHINGTON GREETINGS OF OLYMPIA TO HER NAMESAKE MDCCC XCVIII"
To commemorate the dedication of that tablet a bronze medal was struck bearing on its obverse a replica of the original plaque and on its reverse a likeness of Admiral Dewey and an impression of the Flagship Olympia.
Reference: "From Olympia To Olympia" by William Dewey in THE NUMISMATIST, January, 1946 pages 6 - 7.
Encapsulated on 10/21/2019
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| Bronze Medal Struck from the Propeller of the U.S.S. Olympia, Honeycutt 58a. Honeycutt Plate 2nd Edition |
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BRONZE (1960'S) PHILIPPINE HONEYCUTT-58a U.S.S. OLYMPIA-MANILA BAY HONEYCUTT PLATE 2ND ED.
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NGC MS 68 BN
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Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 75.50 mm (2.9725 inches)
Thickness: 5.30 mm (.210 inch)
Weight: 189 grams (6.6668 oz.)
This beautiful medal is an historic artifact of the Battle of Manila Bay. By the 1960's the U.S.S. Olympia, Admiral Dewey's Flagship during the great navel battle, was desperately in need of repairs and restoration. In order to fund the Olympia's restoration the Cruiser Olympia Association had one of the Olympia's Bronze propellers melted and struck into commemorative medals which were sold to the general public. The medals were struck in two sizes, the large 75.5 mm medal depicted here and a much more common 31mm medal utilizing the same design.
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| VERY RARE 1899 BRASS
MALOS CONSTITUTION PROCLAMATION MEDAL |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS MALOLOS REPUBLIC
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BRASS 1899-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-62 MALOLOS CONSTITUTION PROCLAMATION
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MALOLOS CONSTITUTION PROCLAMATION MEDAL
Honeycutt-62
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 28mm
Obverse: Bust of General Emilo Aguinaldo (President of the Philippine Republic) in center. Inscriptions: "REPUBLICA FILIPINA/PROCLAMATA ENERO/18 MALOLOS 99"
Reverse: "LOS HERUES FILIPINA" inside wreath.
During the Spanish American War of 1898 the Philippine Revolutionary Forces (who had been in rebellion against a tyrannical Spanish government since 1896) fought as allies of the United States. When Spain was defeated our Filipino allies fully expected that they would be granted full independence. Anticipating this event they convened a congress in the municipality of Malolos to adopt a constitution. This VERY RARE Proclamation Medal was issued to commemorate the ratification of the Malolos Constitution which established the first Philippine Republic on January 21, 1899. When it was learned that the Treaty of Paris (February 1899) which ended the Spanish American War ceded sovereignty over the Philippines from Spain to the United States the Philippine Republic declared War on the United States igniting the Philippine American War of 1899 - 1902.
Purchased RAW from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII, Lot #988 (March 31, 2019)
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| 1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL(So-Called Dollar) HK-301, SH 13-1, R-6, Copper |
United States - 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Medal
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COPPER SO-CALLED DOLLAR, HK-301, SH 13-1 CU, Hendershott 30-150
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PCGS MS 64
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1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Medal
SO-CALLED DOLLAR
HK-301, SH 13-1 CU, Hendershott 30-150
Manafactorer: United States Mint
PCGS MS-64 BN
PCGS Certification Number: 36067408
Composition: Copper
Rarity-6
This is the Official Medal from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri. The obverse features the busts of Jefferson and Napoleon. The reverse features a relief map of the U.S. with a star marking the location of St. Louis, MO. This medal was struck in several metals at the U.S.Mint Exhibit at the exposition and sold as a souvenir in 1904. The Official St. Louis World's Fair Medal is rather common in other medals, but quite Rare in Copper.
OBVERSE
Busts of Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson. Inscriptions read: "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION", "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR"
REVERSE
Relief Map of the United States with the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase highlighted and a star for the location of St. Louis MO. Inscriptions read: "LOUISIANA TERRITORY", "1803", "1,000,000 SQUARE MILES", "$15,000,000", and "ST. LOUIS 1904".
Holder: PCGS Gold Shield
PCGS Population: 1/0 (9/27/2023)
Purchased in Stack's Bowers September 2023 Tokens & Medals Collectors Choice Online Auction, Lot # 70135.
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| 1904 PHILIPPINE MEDAL OF HONOR LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO HONEYCUTT-71
Henderschott 30-420 |
United States
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GiILT BRONZE 37mm 1904 MO H-30-420 MEDAL OF HONOR, BRONZE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO HONEYCUTT-71
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1904 LOUSIANA PURCHASE EXPO GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILLIPPINE ISLANDS MEDAL OF HONOR
NGC Certification # 4922178-002
Grade AU Details - Mount Removed
Diameter: 38mm
Composition: Gilt Bronze
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott-30-420 and Honeycutt-71
Obverse: Seal of the Government of the Philippine Islands in center. Inscribed around the circumference: MEDAL .OF . HONOR / 1904 .
Reverse: Inscribed in center: TO/ space for engraving name of recipient/FOR MERIT/ WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS U.S.A. inscribed around circumference: GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILLIPPINE ISLANDS
This very rare medal was presented to individuals that performed exceptional service to the Philippine Exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Typical recipients were municipal mayors, tribal chiefs, high level officials of the Government of the Philippine Islands, officers of the Philippine Constabulary, and officers of the Philippine Scouts (the Philippine Division of the United States Army). The Medal of Honor was issued in three award levels Bronze, Silver (Silvered Bronze) and Gold (Gilt Bronze). The Gilt Bronze Medal was the highest of the three award levels for this medal.
Purchased Raw from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII, Lot # 989
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| 1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT BRONZE AWARD MEDAL Ex. Dr. Roger R. McFadden |
United States
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BRONZE 1904 MO H-30-41 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO Honeycutt-70c Ex. Dr. Roger R. McFadden
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NGC AU 55
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1904 MO H-30-41 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO BRONZE AWARD MEDAL
Honeycutt-70c
Ex. Dr. Roger R. McFadden
NGC AU55 - Certification #6271873-001
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Bronze
Weight:102.29 grams
Shape: Round
Diameter: 64 mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 975
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-41, & Honeycutt-70c
NGC Population: 1/2 (2/08/2022)
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal" , triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated. Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages. The exhibit included displays by the various indigenous Philippine tribes, and encampments of the Philippine Constabulary and the Philippine Scouts (the Philippine Division of the United States Army).
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
- Heritage Auctions, December 28, 2014, The Dr. Roger R. McFadden Collection of Philippine Exonumia World and Ancient Coin Auction #24149, Lot #61033.
- Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction - session 11 - internet Only - U.S. Coins Part 1, Lot # 10245.
PEDIGREE
Dr. Roger R. McFadden Collection
DESCRIPTION
This elusive specimen was purchased RAW in Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction and came with its original maroon case of issue. Graded NGC AU55 this attractive medal is glossy and caramel in color.
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com.
Purchased RAW in Heritage 2019 Central States (CSNS) World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction Chicago #3073, Session 5, Lot #33579.
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| 1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER AWARD MEDAL
Silver Plated Bronze, Ex. Alfonso Garcia Collection
H-30-60,
HONEYCUTT-70b |
United States
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SILVER PLATED BRONZE AR/BZ 1904 MO H-30-60 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD Alfonso Garcia Collection
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER-LEVEL AWARD MEDAL
EX: Alfonso Garcia Collection
NGC Certification #2890193-003
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver Plated Bronze
Shape and Size: Square 66.7 mm x 66.5mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 725
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-60, & Honeycutt-70b
REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. The regular Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal", triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated.
Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The tall taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
PEDIGREE
Alfanso Garcia Collection
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
Stack's Bowers May 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - World Coins Part 3, Lot #73146
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com.
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| 1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER AWARD MEDAL
Silver Plated Bronze,
H-30-60,
HONEYCUTT-70b |
United States
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SILVER PLATED BRONZE AR/BZ 1904 MO H-30-60 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO HONEYCUTT-70b
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NGC AU 55
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER-LEVEL AWARD MEDAL
NGC AU55 - Certification #4908818-002
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver Plated Bronze
Shape and Size: 66.7 mm x 66.5 mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 725
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-60, & Honeycutt-70b
NGC Population: 1/1 (4/07/2021)
REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal" , triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated. Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The tall taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
This specimen was purchased RAW in Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction - session 11 - internet Only - U.S. Coins Part 1, Lot # 10245.
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com.
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| 1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT GOLD AWARD Medal Gilded Bronze, Hendershott 30-80. |
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GILT 1904 MO H-30-80 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO Honeycutt-70c
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NGC MS 63
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT GOLD-LEVEL AWARD MEDAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Gilded Bronze
Shape and Size:Triangular Shield 71 mm x 71 mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 600
Estimated Rarity: R-7
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-80, & Honeycutt-70c
NGC Certification Number: 6871802-001
Grade:NGC MS63
NGC Population: 3/3 (January 31, 2024)
NGC Certification #6871802-001
REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. The regular Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal", triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated.
Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The tall taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
Purchased RAW in Stack's Bowers April 2023 Tokens & Medals Collectors Choice Online Auction - Exonumia, Part 1, Lot #70362
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com. (less...)
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| 1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION GRAND PRIZE MEDAL
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United States
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GILT 1904 MO H-30-90 GRAND PRIZE MEDAL LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO
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NGC MS 62
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION
GRAND PRIZE MEDAL
Gilt Bronze
Hendershott-30-90
NGC MS62 Certification #6057456-002
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage:3,300
Shape & Dimentions: Shield Shape, Height 74.3 mm, Width 60.2 mm
Weight: 149.7 Grams
DESIGNER
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
The "Grand Prize" was the highest of four award medals given out at the 1904 Lousiana Purchase Exposition. Other awards included a "Bronze Medal", Silver Medal", and "Gold Medal". All of the award medals were struck in Bronze. however it was common practice for recipiants of "Gold" and "Grand Prize medals to have their award medals gilded after recieving them.
OBVERSE
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE
The reverse shows an architectural tablet inscribed with "Grand Prize" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Above the tablet is a large eagle with its wings spread. :
Purchased in Heritage Auctions, 2021 August 22 Certified American Tokens & Medals Showcase Auction, Auction #60215, Lot # 91445
NGC Population: 1/2 (8/23/2021)
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| 1906 BRAZIL BRONZE ELIHU ROOT VISIT Ex. David W. Lange |
Brazil
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BRONZE 1906 BRAZIL ELIHU ROOT VISIT Ex. David W. Lange
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NGC MS 65 BN
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1906 U.S. Secretary of State Elihu Root at the Third Pan-American Conference in Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Bronze Medal
45.5 mm
NGC MS65 BN
PEDIGREE
Ex. David W. Lange
Purchased Raw in Stack's Bowers, November 2015 Baltimore Auction, Lot #24061.
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| 1906 SILVER ELIHU ROOT VISIT (62mm) U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE (Ag-99%, Cu-1%) |
PERU MEDALS & TOKENS
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SILVER 1906 ELIHU ROOT VISIT (62mm) U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE (Ag-99%, Cu-1%)
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NGC MS 62
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Diameter: 66 mm (2 7/16 inches)
Weight: 4.6 oz
Composition: 99% Silver, 1% Copper
AWS: 4.55 oz
NGC MS62
The medal was struck in Lima Peru and the sculptor was J.F. Rodriquez. The obverse shows the bust of Root and in Spanish it reads ELIHU ROOT, SECRETARIO DE ESTADOS DE LOS EE.UU.DEAMERICA. The reverse reads RECUERDO - DE SU - VISITA - AL - PERU - SETIEMBRE DE - 1906. The Peruvian arms are in the upper right. Root was the first Secretary of State to officially travel outside the United States.
Elihu Root was an American Lawyer & Statesman. He was born 02/15/1849 & died 02/07/1937. During his lifetime he was Secretary of War for both Presidents McKinley & T. Roosevelt between 1899 & 1904. In 1905 until 1909 he was the 38th Secretary of State under T. Roosevelt. In 1909 he was elected a U.S. Senator from the state of New York. He was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912. This medal pertains to his travel as Secretary of State.
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| 1907 BRONZE 1ST LEGISLATIVE SESSION
HONEYCUTT-78 |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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BRONZE 1907-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-78 1ST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BASSO-741
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NGC MS 63 BN
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1907 1ST PHILIPPINE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Crispulo Zamora (Manila)
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 38mm
Catalog Numbers: Basso-741, and Honeycutt-78
Obverse: Seal of the Government of the Philippine Islands in center. Inscribed: PRIMERA ASSEMBLEA LEGISLATIVE/ 16 OCTUBRE 1907
Reverse: "MANILA" inscribed on banner in center. Inscribed in small lettering around lower left circumference: CRISPULO ZAMORA
Purchased RAW from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII, Lot #993 on March 31, 2019
NGC Population: 1/1
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| 1907 SILVERED BRONZE 1ST LEGISLATIVE SESSION HONEYCUTT-78a |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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BRONZE 1907-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-78a, SILVERED 1ST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BASSO-741
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NGC MS 63
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1907 1ST PHILIPPINE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Crispulo Zamora (Manila)
Composition: Silvered Bronze
Diameter: 38mm
Catalog Numbers: Basso-741, and Honeycutt-78
Obverse: Seal of the Government of the Philippine Islands in center. Inscribed: PRIMERA ASSEMBLEA LEGISLATIVE/ 16 OCTUBRE 1907
Reverse: "MANILA" inscribed on banner in center. Inscribed in small lettering around lower left circumference: CRISPULO ZAMORA
Purchased RAW from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII, Lot #994 (March 31, 2019)
NGC Population: 1/1
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| 1907 Philippine Assembly - Visit of Secretary of War Taft |
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BRONZE 1907-DATED PHILIPPINE HONEYCUTT-79a 1ST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BASSO-743
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NGC AU 58 BN
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1907 BRONZE MEDAL
FIRST PHILIPPINE LEGISLATIVE ASSENBLY
VISIT OF SECRETARY OF WAR TAFT
SPECIFICATIONS
Struck by:Crispulo Zamora
Mint Mark: CZ
Diameter: 38 mm
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 24.8 grams
ENGRAVER
Crispulo de Mendoza Zamora (10 June 1871 - 11 October 1922)
OBVERSE
The obverse features the seal of the Government of the U.S. Territory of the Philippines. Inscriptions round the circumference of the obverse are: "Venida Del Secretario De La Guerra Mr. Taft / Para Inaugurar La Asamblea Filipina" / Islas Filipinas.. The inscriptions, which are in Spanish, translate as: "Coming of Secretary of War Mr. Taft / To Inaugurate The Philippine Assembly" / Philippine Islands".
REVERSE
inscribed in Spanish in the center of the reverse is the date "16 Octuber 1907" (October 16 1907). Below the date in very smal letters are the initials "CZ" (Crispula Zamora). Inscriptions round the circumference of the reverse are: "Inauguracion De La Asamblea Filipina / Gobierno Del General Smith / Festejos Populares" The inscriptions which are in Spanish translate as :"Inauguration Of The Philippine Assembly / Governor General Smith / Popular Celebrations"
CATALOG NUMBERS
BASSO-743
HONEYCUTT-79a
The inauguration of the first Philippine Legeslative Assembly was a major milestone in building democratic processes in the Philippine Islands. To celebrate this momentous occasion Secretary of War William Howard Taft traveled to the Philippines to join the celebration. Taft who was the first U.S. Governor General of the Philippines had been promoted to Secretary of War by President Theodore Roosevelt but still had responsibility for the Philippines as the Bureau of Insular Affairs in the U.S. War Department administered all of America's Island Territories.
As part of the celebration the Philippines premier engraver Crispula Zamora designed and engraved medals in two different designs. Both designs were struck in bronze and Silvered Bronze and all are very rare. Although both designs celebrate the 1st Philippine Legislative Assembly only this design commemorates the visit of Secretary of War Taft to this important event.
Purchased from Heritage Auctions in their 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction, Long Beach #3076, Session 5, Lot # 34506.
NGC AU58 BN
NGC Population: 1/0 (February 10 2022)
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| 1907 Great White Fleet Departure Plaque |
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MEDAL 1907-DATED BRONZE ATLANTIC FLEET DEPARTURE THEODORE ROOSEVELT Failor & Hayden-532
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NGC MS 65
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1907 Great White Fleet Departure Plaque
Bronze. 60.8 mm x 80.1 mm (arched top).
Catalog Number: Failor & Hayden-532
Engraver: Charles E. Barber (obverse) and George Morgan (reverse).
Purchased in Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction, Session 11, Internet Only - U.S. Coins Part 1, Lot #10013
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| 1909 Honeycutt-88 Governor General W.C. Forbes - Speaker S. Osmena |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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BRONZE 1909-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-88 W.C. FORBES Honeycutt-88, Basso-752
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NGC AU 53 BN
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1909-DATED PHILIPPINE BRONZE
HONEYCUTT-88
W.C. FORBES
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 30 mm
OBVERSE
The obverse features the seal of the Government of the U.S. Territory of the Philippines. Inscriptions are: "W.C. FORBES / GOB. GRAL." (W. C. Forbes, Governor General of the Philippines), S. OSMENA / SPEAKER" (S. Osmena, Speaker of the Philippine Legislative Assembly) , and "PATERNO P.TE. CONSTRUC" (Fathers of construction).
REVERSE
The Central feature of the reverse is an inscription in Spanish reading: "DEL CAPITOLIO DE FILIPINAS" (Capitol of the Philippines). Inscriptions around the circumference are "EU 21 MAYO 1909" (May 21, 1909) and "COLOCO LA PRIMERA PIEDRA" (I lay the first stone)
CATALOG NUMBERS
Basso-752
Honeycutt-79a
Purchased RAW from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII+ (September 2019), Lot #995A
NGC AU53 BN
NGC Population 1/0 (November 30 2021)
Photo Vision Imaged
Scratch Resistant Holder
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| SILVER MANILA MINT OPENING MEDAL 1920 HK-449 SC$1 WILSON DOLLAR |
United States
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SILVER SC$1 1920 HK-449 WILSON DOLLAR MANILA MINT OPENING
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NGC MS 63
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1920 (M) HK-449 SO-CALLED DOLLAR
WILSON DOLLAR
SILVER MEDAL COMMEMORATING THE OPENING OF THE MANILA MINT
NGC MS63
SPECIFICATIONS
Mint: Manila
Mint Mark: None
Composition: .800 silver, .200 copper
Weight: 440 grains
Diameter:38.2 mm
Edge: Plain
Dies for the " Wilson Dollar" were cut by by George Morgan, who was the Mint's Chief Engraver in 1920, and who was also responsible for the U.S. Morgan Silver Dollar.
OBVERSE
The obverse presents a well executed portrait of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. Inscriptions are; "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES".
REVERSE
The reverse shows a representation of "Juno Moneta" (the goddess of money and minting) kneeling and watching over a nude youth who is pouring planchets (coin blanks) into a coining press. Inscriptions are: "TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE MINT", MANILA P.I.", and "1920". A small letter M (for Morgan) is inscribed to the right of Juno Moneta's left foot. The design used is a modification of a much earlier Morgan design that was used on several of the U.S. Assay Commissions Annual Medals in the 1880s and 1890s.
Left: reverse of the 1890 U.S. Assay Commission Medal. Right: reverse of the 1920 Manila Mint Opening Commemorative Medal.
Mintage 2,200 Silver (HK-449), 3,700 Bronze (HK-450), and between 5 and 15 Gold (HK-1031). The surviving number of Wilson Dollars particularly in mint state is much less as many specimens were lost during WWII. When Japan invaded the Philippines in 1942 the U.S. government dumped 16 million Pesos in silver coins into Manila Bay to prevent it's seizure by the Japanese. Many Silver and Bronze Wilson Dollars were included in this dumping. Although many of these coins and medals were salvaged after the war the majority are heavily corroded from their long immersion in salt water.
All Wilson Dollars are scarce particularly in true Mint State. According to NGC and PCGS online population reports (3/10/2014) NGC and PCGS combined have only certified 120 Silver and 22 Bronze Wilson Dollars in MS60 and above.
NGC PHOTO PROOF STATEMENT REGARDING THIS SPECIMEN
"The opening of the Manila Mint in The Philippines prompted the production there of handsome medals in bronze, silver and gold. The dies were sculpted by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver George T. Morgan. Of the 2,200 silver impressions struck, an unknown quantity was dumpted into the sea to prevent their capture by the advancing Japanese Army in 1942. pristine examples such as this choice silver piece are thus quite rare. Well struck overall and highly lustrous, this lovely medal displays subtle blushes of gold, blue and red at its peripheries. NGC has certified 48 examples as MS63 and just 31 finer (11-21)."
Auction Appearances Of This Specimen:
Stephen Album Rare Coins (www.stevealbum.com) Auction 31, Lot 1010, Item No:237255
Cookie Jar Collectibles, September 2019, Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII+, Lot # 974.
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| JULY 4,1946 - $2 GOLD TOKEN Celebrating Philippine Independence
HONEYCOTT-1101 |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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GOLD 1946-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-1101 PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
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NGC AU Details
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Two-Dollar Gold Token 1946
Basso-250, Honeycutt-1101
Privately issued token to celebrate Philippine Independence
Composition: 91% Gold
Diameter:15 mm
OBVERSE
Bust facing left. Inscriptions are "REPUBLICA FILIPINA" and "JULIO 4, 1946".
REVERSE
The reverse features a Spanish shield with 2 Pillars. Inscriptions are "91% / ORO DE LAS ISLAS" , "2 D", and "FILIPINAS".
Purchased RAW from Cookie Jar Collectibles
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| CONDITIONALLY RARE BRONZE MANILA MINT OPENING MEDAL |
United States
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BRONZE SC$1 1920 HK-450 WILSON DOLLAR MANILA MINT OPENING
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NGC MS 62 RB
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CONDITIONALLY RARE BRONZE "WILSON DOLLAR"
USA Administration bronze "Wilson Dollar - Manila Mint Opening" Medal 1920 MS62 Red and Brown NGC,
HK-450, Struck to commemorate the opening of the Manila mint, also considered a So-Called Dollar in the American series of such types. Very appreciable in this grade, with just 5 certified representatives higher at NGC.
The Bronze medal commemorating the "Opening of the Manila Mint" was struck at the U.S. Manila Mint in mid-July 1920. Speaker Osmena of the Filipino House of Representatives struck off the first medal during the July 15, 1920 opening day ceremony and 2000 specimens were struck on the first day. Up to 3700 Bronze Medals were produced and sold for fifty cents at the time of issue.
Many of the Bronze medals went unsold for years and were still in the Philippine Treasury at the outbreak of WWII. When Japan invaded the Philippines the Commonwealth government moved the contents of the Philippine Treasury from Manila to the island fortress of Corregidor. Prior to the fall of Corregidor 16 million Pesos in silver coins and many Silver and Bronze Wilson Dollars were dumped into Manila Bay to prevent there seizure by the Japanese. Although many of these coins and medals were salvaged after the war the majority are heavily corroded from their long immersion in salt water.
Although more of the Manila Mint Opening Medals were struck in Bronze than in Silver Mint State examples of the Bronze Medal are considerably rarer than the Silver. Of the origional 3700 mintage NGC has only graded 40 Mint State examples of the Bronze.Manila Mint Opening Medal. Of the 40 Mint state examples graded by NGC only 18 have recieved a Red Brown designation and none have been graded Red. No GEM (MS65 or above) examples of the Bronze (HK-450) Manila Mint Opening Medal have been graded by either grading service. At MS62 RB this specimen is one of the finest surviving examples of this rare and historically important medal.
Purchased in Heritage Auctions 2024 March 26 Spotlight: Medals & Tokens World Coins Showcase Auction, Lot # 23224.
Date Encapsulated: 11/27/2023
Total Graded by NGC in MS62 RB: 10 (03/26/2024)
Total Graded RB by NGC in higherr grades: 5 (03/26/2024)
Total Graded by PCGS in MS62 RB: 2 (03/26/2024)
Total Graded RB by PCGS in higher grades: 4 (03/26/2024)
Combined Total Graded by NGC & PCGS in MS62 RB: 12 (3/26/2024)
Combined Total Graded RB by NGC & PCGS in higher grades: 9 (3/26/2024)
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| VERY RARE 1935 SILVER COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES INAUGURATION MEDAL |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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SILVER 1935-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-253 MANUEL LUIS QUEZON Basso-817
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NGC MS 63
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OFFICIAL U.S. COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES INAUGURATION MEDAL (STERLING SILVER)
NGC MS63
NGC Certification #: 2910351-001
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Crispulo Zamora, Manila
Designer: Daniel Zamora
Finish: Antiqued Silver
Composition: Sterling Silver (92.5% Silver)
Diameter:44.26 mm
Weight: 38 Grams
Silver Weight (AWS): 35.15 grams (1.13 Troy oz)
Edge: Smooth
Edge Engraving: "ZAMORA"
Issue Price: Two US Dollars (Four U.S. Philippine Pesos)
Rarity: VERY RARE
Catalog Numbers: Honeycutt-253 & Basso-817
OBVERSE DESIGN
The central device on the obverse is a bust of incoming Commonwealth President Manuel Luis Quezon (facing left). Under the bust is a view of the Legislative Building in Manila. Inscriptions read: "MANUEL LUIS QUEZON".
REVERSE DESIGN
The central devise of the reverse is the Coat-of-Arms of the Philippine Commonwealth. Inscriptions are:"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA","COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES", and NOV. 15, 1935" (the date of the establishment of the Commonwealth.
Total Graded by NGC In MS 63: 3
In Higher Grades: 0
Purchased May 31, 2022 by "Private Treaty" from Raymond Czahor from his personel collection.
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| VERY RARE 1935 BRONZE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES INAUGURATION MEDAL |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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BRONZE 1935-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-253a MANUEL LUIS QUEZON BASSO-817a
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NGC MS 62 BN
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OFFICIAL U.S. COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES INAUGURATION MEDAL (BRONZE)
NGC MS62 BN
NGC Certification #: 2910351-002
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Crispulo Zamora, Manila
Designer: Daniel Zamora
Finish: Antiqued Bronze
Composition: Bronze
Diameter:43.93 mm
Weight: 38 Grams
Edge: Smooth
Issue Price: One US Dollar (Two U.S. Philippine Pesos)
Rarity: VERY RARE
Catalog Numbers: Honeycutt-253a & Basso-817a
OBVERSE DESIGN
The central device on the obverse is a bust of incoming Commonwealth President Manuel Luis Quezon (facing left). Under the bust is a view of the Legislative Building in Manila. Inscriptions read: "MANUEL LUIS QUEZON".
REVERSE DESIGN
The central devise of the reverse is the Coat-of-Arms of the Philippine Commonwealth. Inscriptions are:"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA","COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES", and NOV. 15, 1935" (the date of the establishment of the Commonwealth.
Total Graded by NGC In MS 62 BN: 1
In Higher Grades: 0
Purchased May 31, 2022 by "Private Treaty" from Raymond Czahor from his personnel collection.
Encapsulated 1/15/2024
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| 1938 MANILA RAILROAD COMPANY H-289 Bronze |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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BRONZE 1938-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-289 MANILA RAILROAD COMPANY BASSO-839
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NGC MS 63 BN
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1938-DATED PHILIPPINE BRONZE
HONEYCUTT-289
MANILA RAILROAD COMPANY
NGC MS63 BN
NGC Certification #3959728-010
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Crispulo Zamora Company Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
OBVERSE
The central devise of the obverse is a cameo picturing a steam locomotive pulling a train on the Manila Railroad Company's Manila - Legaspi Line. In the background is Mt. Mayon an active Volcano which overlooks the city of Legaspi. Inscriptions around the cameo read: "MANILA RAILROAD COMPANY OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS".
REVERSE
Inscriptions read: "MANILA-LEGASPI LINE/ OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED BY PRESIDENT MANUEL L. QUEZON OF THE PHILIPPINES/ MAY/1938".
NGC Population: 9/0 (January 21, 2024)
Purchased in Heritage Auctions 2024 January 21 Spotlight: Medals & Tokens World Coins Showcase Auction #61358, Lot #23394.
Encapsulated on 6/21/2022
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| 1943 Bronze Laurel Medal-Establishment of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic |
Philippines World War II Japanese Occupation
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1943 DATED BRONZE LAURAL MEDAL 1943 Basso-163, Honetcutt-321
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PCGS MS 63
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PHILIPPINES - Japanese Occupation
1943 Dated Bronze Laurel Medal
Honeycutt-321, Basso-165
PCGS MS63 (PCGS Certification #45158987)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manafactorer: C. Zamora & Sons, Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 42 grams
Mintage: 2,000
This medal was struck to commemorate the appointment of Jose Paciano Laurel to the "Puppet" Presidency of the Philippines by the Japanese.
OBVERSE
Bust of Jose Laurel facing left, Inscriptions are:"JOSE PACIANO LAUREL".
REVERSE
Flag of the Philippines, legend above, date below. Inscriptions are: "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS" and "1943".
Purchased in Heritage Auctions, November 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Lot # 75493.
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| 1943 Bronze Medal. Establishment of the Japanese-backed Executive Council. Laurel and Vargas Facing Busts |
Philippines World War II Japanese Occupation - Executive Council
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BRONZE MEDAL 1943 PHIL BASSO-166 LAUREL MEDAL - FLAG Honeycutt-322
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NGC MEDAL MS 64 BN
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1943 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (JAPANESE PUPPET GOVERNMENT) EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
(JOSE LAUREL & JORGE VARGAS) BRONZE MEDAL
Basso-166, Honeycutt-322
NGC MS64BN (NGC Certification #3024497-002)
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 42.21 g
Composition: Bronze
Mintage: 1,500
During the World War ll Japanese Occupation of the Philippines a puppet Philippine Republic was established with Dr. Jose Laurel, who had served as Justice of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Phillippines, as President and Jorde Vargus as Chairman of the Executive Council. This medal was struck to honor the 1943 establishment of the puppet Republic and Executive Council. After the war both Laurel and Vargas were acquitted of collaboration with the Japanese.
The Obverse of the medal depicts facing busts of Laurel and Vargas. Inscriptions are: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS / 1943 / SANGUNIANG TAGAPAGPAGANAP.
The reverse depicts the historic triangular symbol of the Katipunan revolutionary movement of 1896. Inside the triangle are three stars which represent the three major land masses of the Philippines: Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. In the center of the triangle is a sun which represents Liberty. Eminating from the sun are eight rays representing the first eight provinces to rebel against Spain. Inscriptions are:KALAYAAN / KAPAYAPAAN / KATARUNGAN
Purchased in Heritage Auctions 2022 November 14 Milford, N.H. Collection of US Philippine Coinage Showcase Auction #63194, Lot #91213
Encapsulated on 4/2/2007
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| HIGH-GRADE 1944 Bronze "JOSE P. LAUREL" COMMEMORATIVE |
PHILIPPINE MEDALS
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BRONZE BRONZE 1944-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-329 JOSE PACIANO LAUREL Basso-167
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NGC MS 62 BN
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PHILIPPINES - Japanese Occupation
1944 Dated Bronze Laurel Medal
Struck to commemorate the first Anniversary of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic
Honeycutt-329, Basso-167
NGC MS62 BN (NGC Certification #6846703-004)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manafactorer: C. Zamora & Sons, Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 35.49 grams
Mintage: 500
HIGH-GRADE "JOSE P. LAUREL" COMMEMORATIVE
Japanese Occupation bronze "Jose Paciano Laurel" Medal 1944-Dated MS62 Brown NGC, Honeycutt-329, Basso-167. Mintage 500. By C. Zamora. Struck in commemoration of the first anniversary of the presidency of the Philippine Republic.
OBVERSE DESIGN
Bust of Dr. Jose P. Laurel facing left. Inscriptions "JOSE PACIANO LAUREL" and "C.Z."
REVERSE DESIGN
Inscriptions: "* IKASANG TAONG PAGKATATAG*", "NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS", and "1943 - 1944".
Total Graded by NGC in MS62BN: 4 (3/26/2024)
Total Graded by NGC in higher grades: 2 (3/26/2024)
Purchased in Heritage Auctions 2024 March 26 Spotlight: Medals & Tokens World Coins Showcase Auction, Lot # 23226
Date Encapsulated: 09/27/2023
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| 1944 Bronze Laurel Medal - 1st Anniversary of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic |
Philippines World War II Japanese Occupation
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BRONZE AE 1943-44 PHIL BASSO-167 LAUREL MEDAL - 1ST ANN Honeycutt--329
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NGC MEDAL AU 58 BN
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PHILIPPINES - Japanese Occupation
1944 Dated Bronze Laurel Medal
Struck to commemorate the first Anniversary of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic
Honeycutt-329, Basso-167
NGC AU58 (NGC Certification #2248248-009)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manafactorer: C. Zamora & Sons, Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 35.49 grams
Mintage: 500
OBVERSE DESIGN
Bust of Dr. Jose P. Laurel facing left. Inscriptions "JOSE PACIANO LAUREL" and "C.Z."
REVERSE DESIGN
Inscriptions: "* IKASANG TAONG PAGKATATAG*", "NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS", and "1943 - 1944".
A less commonly seen type, the present example delivers much retained charm and allure, with only the most limited signs of actual handling seen on the surfaces. An impressive piece for anyone demanded an example for their collection.
Purchased in Stack's Bowers June 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Hong Kong Auction, Lot #77453.
Encapsulated on 9/18/2009
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