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GENERAL WASHINGTON READ TO THE AMERICAN TROOPS
AT THE BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND AUGUST 27, 1776 * around
a small bust of Washington left within a circle. 12 line quotation
below. (E-F)
731.
GEORGIA MARBLE CO. – WASHINGTON, D.C. DESIGN
SHOW, 1932
. RF C-700. 38mm. Silvered copper. Unc. Obv: THE
GEORGIA MARBLE CO. TATE GEORIA around naked bust of
GW right. Rx: GEORGE WASHINGTON BI-CENTENNIAL 1732-
1932 around 27TH// ANNUAL/ DESIGN SHOW/ AUGUST 16-19-
1932/ WASHINGTON/D.C. One of the more elusive of the 1932
storecards. (D)
732,
GUTTAG BROS. STORECARD, 1926
. Baker 730; King 932.
27.8mm. Bronze. Jonathan M. Swanson, Sc. (MACO). Choice
AU. Obv: Facing busts of Lincoln & Washington. 1926 Philatelic
Exhibition legend around. Rx: GUTTAG BROS./ COINS/ SEND
FOR/ MAILING LIST/ NEW YORK. (B)
733.
CENTRAL CIGAR STORE, NORRISTOWN, PA. STORECARD.
Baker 761. 28.6mm. Brass. VF Attempted puncture at top.
Obv: Bust of Washington left. Rx: 100TH ANNIVERSARY
NORRISTOWN, PA. 1912. (B)
734.
WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., 1932
. Baker
792. 32mm. Bronze. AU. Obv: GEORGE WASHINGTON
BICENTENNIAL around bust right. Below: 1732/ 1932. Rx:
PRESENTED TO/ OUR/ ROLL OF HONOR/ POLICY HOLDER/
WASHINGTON NATIONAL/ INSURANCE/ CO. “LUCKY COIN”
(B-C)
735.
UNLISTED BICENTENNIAL, 1932
. 37mm + fob loop. Silvered
white metal. Uniface. AU. Obv: 1732 leaf PATRIOT leaf 1932 in a
semi circle around bust of Washington right. On a banner below:
GEORGE WASHINGTON/ BICENTENNIAL. (B-C)
736.
WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1932
. Baker
900C; Hansen 2; Baxter 360; Marqusee 167. 75.4mm. Bronze.
Laura Gardin Fraser, Sc. (U.S. Mint). Nice Unc. Obverse with
a uniformed bust of Washington left, WASHINGTON above and
the dates 1732 and 1932 separated by his coat of arms below.
The reverse bears a standing figure of Liberty holding a torch
and a sheathed sword. Above, an eagle and 13 scattered stars.
The figure separates the inscription: PROCLAIM - LIBERTY/
THROVGHOVT - ALL THE LAND.
3500 struck and distributed as second awards in the various state
and regional school essay contests. (C-D)
737.
WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL - GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS,
1932
. Baker 936; Hansen 25. 38.2mm. Bronze.. (W&H) XF. Obv:
Washington bust right. GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL
1732-1932 around. Rx: Bust of Gustavus Adolphus right.
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS TRICENTENNIAL 1632-1932 around.
(C)
738.
ANOTHER
, of the same. This one is VF. (C)
739.
FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA BADGE, 1932.
RF A912. A 3 piece bronze hanging badge by Bastian Bros.
Unc. 48 x 38mm shield shaped pinback header with old pumper
depicted at center. THE FIREMEN’S ASS’N OF PENNNA/ 53RD/
CONVENTION/ OCT. /4-6 1932/ LANCASTER, PA. Attached
red ribbon suspends 33, 42.5 shield shaped drop with bust of
GE facing right flanked by dates 1732 1932. Rx: GEORGE/
WASHINGTON/ MEMBER OF/ FRIENDSHIP/ FIRE COMPANY/
ALEXANDRIA/ 1773. (C-D)
740.
CONSTITUTIONAL CENTENNIAL, 1887
. Baker E1805. 25.5mm.
Gilt Brass. Holed BU. Obv: Washington bust left, PRESIDENT
OF THE CONVENTION 1787 around. Rx: CONSTITUTIONS
CENTENNIAL/ SEPT. 1887 around view of Independence Hall. In
exergue: PHILA. 15-17. (C)
741.
SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE
CONSTITUTION, 1937.
Unlisted. 30.5mm. WM. Choice Unc.
Obv: SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION . ADOPTION OF
THE CONSTITUTION around naked bust of Washington right. Rx:
150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRFATION 1787 – 1937 around.
Displayed eagle atop open book inscribed WE THE/ PEOPLE. (B-
C)
742.
POLISH AMERICANS SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN
BICENTENNIAL, 1976
. Unlisted by both Rulau/Fuld and Gabriel.
70mm. Bronze. L. S. Kawecki, Sc. (MACO). Choice Uncirculated.
KOSCIUSZKO WASHINGTON PULASKI FREEDOM FOUNDERS
around high relief busts of the three patriots at center. Reverse:
POLISH AMERICANS SALUTE 1776 – 1876 AMERICAN
REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL around a standing figure of the
Statue of Liberty and US flag to her left and to the right a standing
figure of Saint Casimir (?) holding a large cross; the Polish flag to
his right. A massive high relief art medal that commands instant
visual respect! (E)
743.
US CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 250TH ANNIVERSARY
OF WASHINGTON’S BIRTH & 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
GREAT SEAL, 1982
. Unlisted by Rulau. 76mm Bronze. Elizabeth
Gordon Chandler, Sc. (MACO). Choice Unc. Original box &
pamphlet. Obv: GEORGE WASHINGTON around large bust right.
1732 1982 to either side. 250TH ANNIVERSARY below. Rx: THE
GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES around seals. (C)
JAMES MADISON
744.
US CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY - JAMES MADISON
MEDAL, 1980.
76mm. Bronze. Robert Weinman, Sc. (MACO).
Uncirculated. Minor obv. spot as shown. Original box & pamphlet.
1751 FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION 1836 around front facing
bust, his small facsimile signature to the right. Rx: LIBERTY AND
LEARNING THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS around view of the
James Madison Memorial Building. Original box and descriptive
pamphlet (C-D)
745.
MADISON HOTEL CALENDAR MEDAL, 1989
. 76.5mm. Bronze.
Obverse Unsigned, but ascribed to Gladys Gunzer. (MACO) Unc.
Obv: Side-by-side bust of James Madison and Dolly Madison, their
names below separated by the Madison Hotel insignia. Rx: 12
month calendar for 1989 at center laid over a winged worse. (C)
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
746.
TEMPERANCE PLEDGE TOKEN, CA. 1840s
. 24.8mm. Gilt
Brass. Holed XF. Obv: Two line legend: HOW SWEET FROM
THE GREEN MOSSY BRIM TO RECEIVE IT. AS POISED ON
THE CURB IT INCLINED TO MY LIPS around scene of a man at
a well about to drink from a water bucket. The bottom plank on the
well is signed, “H”. Rx: PLEDGED TO USE NO INTOXICATING
DRINK AS A BEVERAGE around TEMPERANCE/ LEADS TO/
HEALTH WEALTH/ HAPPINESS/ AND LONG LIFE/ A.W.R.
The “How Sweet” line comes from Samuel Woodworth’s poem,
Lot 742 (reduced)