Thomas Francis Morris – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Sterling Silver (38mm, 25.32g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 26.55g, 12h). Artist: Karl Gruppe.

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Thomas Francis Morris – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Sterling Silver (38mm, 25.32g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 26.55g, 12h). Artist: Karl Gruppe. THOMAS FRANCIS MORRIS around, 1943 – 1945 flanking bust, KG at lower left under bust, bust in business suit right / NEW YORK NUMISMATIC CLUB • ORGANIZED 1908 •, reverse 2: torch-bearer in Classical tunic holds a coin whose bold rays enlighten ancient civilizations. IoC p. 180. Some faint hairlines on the silver medal. Otherwise, about as made. Serial number 48 (of 55 struck) on the silver medal. Serial number 24 (of 25 struck) on the bronze medal. Two (2) medals in lot.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.

Fewer bronze medals than silver were struck because of the copper shortage from World War II.

Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 14:55:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.