The Fame Medal. Æ Medal (38mm, 28.76 g, 12h). By John Henning. Dated 1803. VF.

Keystone 13 – U.S. Coins & Currency
Lot: 224. Estimated: $ 1 000

Washingtoniana, Bronze

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The Fame Medal. Æ Medal (38mm, 28.76 g, 12h). By John Henning. Dated 1803. Bust of Washington right / Fame flying right, head left, blowing trumpet and holding wreath; in background below, ship under sail left. Baker 84; Musante GW-87. Brown surfaces, scattered marks. VF.

From the Sand Collection.

Woodward calls this, “...not only one of the finest but also one of the rarest of the funeral medals.”

Closing Date and Time: 23 August 2023 at 11:14:20 ET.



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