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CNG Feature Auction 117

Lot nuber 967

1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal. (45.5mm, 47.93 g, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November, 1869.


CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 967.
 Estimated: $ 1 500

United States Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal. (45.5mm, 47.93 g, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November, 1869. PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT, bare head of Grant right; in exergue, THE OCEANS UNITED/BY RAILWAY/MAY 10, 1869. in three lines / Mountainous landscape with train (engine, coal tender, and two cars) traveling to right; above in scroll, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW, clouds in background; in exergue, W. BARBER F./MEDAL SERIES OF THE/U.S. MINT/J. POLLOCK DIRECTOR in four lines. Julian CM-39b. Toned, light marks, scratches, and rim bumps. Good VF. Very rare, only 126 struck in silver.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 117 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 May 2021. This lot is in Session 4, which begins 20 May 2021 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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