Auction Catalogue

11 July 2006

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 2753

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11 July 2006

Hammer Price:
£620

United States of America, Libertas Americana, 2000, a restrike in gold by the Monnaie de Paris of the original medal by B. Dupré, bust of Liberty left with cap, rev. Minerva repelling the attack of the British lion, infant Hercules strangling serpents below, 46mm, 64.18g, edge stamped 259/500 (cf. Betts 615). Brilliant (£600-700)

Plate XXIX. Edition of 500 pieces