Joseph H. Spray – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Sterling Silver (38mm, 32.97g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 27.70g, 12h). Artist: Karl Gruppe.

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Joseph H. Spray – Set of two (2) New York Numismatic Club Presidential Medals in Sterling Silver (38mm, 32.97g, 12h) and Bronze (38mm, 27.70g, 12h). Artist: Karl Gruppe. JOSEPH H./ SPRAY in two lines at left, 1946/47-/48 in three lines at right, KARL H GRUPPE below bust truncation, heavy-featured bust in business suit left, expression combines bulldog tenacity with a hint of underlying humor / NEW YORK NUMISMATIC CLUB • ORGANIZED 1908 •, reverse 2: torch-bearer in Classical tunic holds a coin whose bold rays enlighten ancient civilizations. IoC p. 181. Some toning freckles and faint hairlines on the silver medal. Otherwise, about as made. Serial number 14 (of 17 struck) on the silver medal. Serial number 31 (of 35 struck) on the bronze medal. Two (2) medals in lot.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 14:55:40 ET.

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