Howland Wood – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Sterling Silver (38mm, 30.17g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 27.35g, 12h). Artist: Jonathan M. Swanson.Electronic Auction 492 United States Medals Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Howland Wood – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Sterling Silver (38mm, 30.17g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 27.35g, 12h). Artist: Jonathan M. Swanson. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY 1933 above, HOWLAND – WOOD/ PRESIDENT/ 1930–/-1033, JMS monogram at lower right behind shoulder, bust with somewhat mournful cast left / NEW YORK NUMISMATIC CLUB • ORGANIZED 1908 •, reverse 2: torch-bearer in Classical tunic holds a coin whose bold rays enlighten ancient civilizations. IoC p. 175 (this bronze medal referenced). Areas of toning, some hairlines on the silver medal. Otherwise, about as made. No serial number on the silver medal. Serial number 17 on the bronze medal. Two (2) medals in lot. 11 silver and 42 bronze medals were struck. |