Albert R. Frey – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Silver (38mm, 28.76g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 28.50g, 12h). Artist: Jonathan M. Swanson. No date (1921).Electronic Auction 492 United States Medals Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Albert R. Frey – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Silver (38mm, 28.76g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 28.50g, 12h). Artist: Jonathan M. Swanson. No date (1921). ALBERT/ R • FREY in two lines in left field, JMS in elaborate ligated signature on bust truncation, mature, mustachioed bust in suit with celluloid collar and bow tie left; a luxuriant oak spray (as a nod to the ANS) forms a background to the portrait / NEW YORK NUMISMATIC CLUB • ORGANIZED 1908 •, reverse 2: torch-bearer in Classical tunic holds a coin whose bold rays enlighten ancient civilizations. IoC p. 169. Toned, lightest cabinet friction on the highpoints. About as made. No serial number on the silver medal. Serial number 7 on the bronze medal. Two (2) medals in lot. 12 silver and 29 bronze medals were struck. |