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Rx: Pair of outstretched hands above 6 line inscription with cross
to the right. IN YOUR HANDS/ MY FELLOW CITIZENS/ MORE
THAN MINE/ WILL REST THE FINAL/ SUCCESS OR FAILURE/
OF OUR CAUSE. Scarce1 (C)
856.
MEXICAN MEMORIAL SERIES, 1963.
Rochette K-63A-91a.
40mm. .900 Silver. (28.2 grams. Lightly hairlined Proof. Obv: High
relief bust of JFK to the left; JOHN F. KENNEDY, below. Rx: 8 line
Spanish language eulogistic inscription. (C)
857.
KENNEDY & POPE JOHN XXIII, 1965
. Rochette K-65-11. 63mm.
Bronze. Albino Manca, Sc. Unc. Obv: 1958 JOHN XXIII * JOHN F.
KENNEDY 1961-63 around jugate busts of the Pope and JFK to
the left. Rx: CHRISTIAN UNITY. PEACE above White House and
Saint Peter’s Basilica. (C)
858.
JFK, RFK & MARTIN LUTHER KING, CA. 1968
. C: 8:500Bz.
50mm. Bronze. (Royal Dutch Mint) Obv: ROBERT F. KENNEDY
1925-1968 MARTIN LUTHER KING 1929-1968 JOHN F.
KENNEDY 1917-1963 around central busts to the right of the
three martyrs. FOR/ PEACE AND above. JUSTICE, below. Rx:
Lincoln Memorial over 6 line inscription: THAT WE/ HERE HIGHLY/
RESOLVE THAT THESE/ DEAD SHALL/ NOT HAVE/ DIED IN
VAIN. (D)
859.
APOLLO 11- JFK COMMEMORATIVE, 1969
. 70mm. Bronze.
Karen Worth, Sc. (MACO). Lightly tarnished Unc. . Obv: MAN’S
FIRST LUNAR LANDINGAPOLLO 11 JULY 20, 1969 around busts
over Collins, Aldren & Armstrong above lunar lander on moon
surface. Rx: 10 line quotation re space goals delivered by JFK in
May of 1961; his front facing bust to the right of the inscription. (C-
D)
860.
JFK & RFK - PEACE JUSTICE FREEDOM SILVER MEDAL,
(1969)
65mm. Silver. (2.8 oz.) G. Colley, Sc. Lightly toned Proof,
Obv: Jugate busts of the brothers to the right, their names and
vital dates around. Rx; Displayed eagle center, JUSTICE. PEACE.
FREEDOM around. Issued by the London firm of Slade, Hampton &
Son. Limited and housed in their original box of issue. A handsome
medal issued shortly after RFK’s assassination. (E)
861.
KENNEDY – CATHOLIC DIGEST MEDAL, 1972
. 40mm.
Sterling Silver. (1 oz.) Signed R.H.R. Edge: CATHOLIC DIGEST
STERLING. Numbered “256.” Unc. Obv: JOHN F. KENNEDY
above pensive bust right with left hand resting on chin and flanked
buy vital dates. Rx: JOHN F. KENNEDY:/ ASK NOT WHAT/ YOUR
COUNTRY/ CAN DO FOR YOU-/ ASK WHAT YOU/ CAN DO/ FOR
YOUR COUNTRY/ PX monogram below. This medal is from a 56
piece set called Heroes of God issued by Catholic Digest. Elusive
– the first we have seen. (C)
RICHARD NIXON
862.
RICHARD NIXON - DOUBLE STANDARD SATIRICAL MEDAL,
1977
. 63mm. Bronze. Warner Williams, Sc. (MACO). Choice Unc,
Original box & pamphlet. Obv: Bust right of RICHARD NIXON.
Rx: COHN AFFAIR. LETELIER. CHAPPAQUIDICK. SELLING OF
THE: PENTAGON. CAMBODIA. GULAG around a two-faced male
head with the left face blindfolded. Below, two TV cameras and
between them, a shield labeled, THE/ DOUBLE/ STANDARD.
This medal was the first of five satirical medals designed by our
friend, Robert Julian, who wrote the standard reference work on
U.S. Mint medals. Bob, who’s political views are skewed to the right
more than a little bit, had a great deal of fun poking his medallic
stick at the Liberal establishment. In the process, he has enriched
our political and medallic heritage. 1,340 medals were struck in
bronze and a 49 in Nickel Silver. (D)
GERALD R. FORD
863.
THE BICENTENNIAL PRESIDENTIAL COMMEMORATIVE,
1976.
63.5mm. .999 Silver. (4.9 oz.) Karen Worth, Sc, (AMI) Edge
numbered “0165.” Obv: Small high relief busts of all the presidents
from Washington through Ford, with Ford at the center. Rx: THE
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN 1776-
1976 (sic). George Washington would be surprised to know that
he was President in 1776! (E-F)
RONALD REAGAN
864.
REAGAN - BUSH. A VISION FOR THE NATION, 1981.
63.5mm.
Bronze. Gladys Gunzer, Sc. Dated on the edge, 1981. (MACO).
Unc. Obv: A VISION FOR THE NATION in a semi circle around
jugate busts of Reagan and Bush, their names below. Rx: THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around a displayed eagle in the
manner portrayed on the Great Seal of the United States.
This medal comes in two variations. (1 Gold plated bronze, serially
numbered) (2) Bronze, without serial number. Our understanding
is that this was a Presidential gift item given to supporters shortly
after the 1981 inauguration. (C-D)
Lot 860 (reduced)
OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL
MEDALS AND OTHER RELATED
MEMORABILIA
WILLIAM McKINLEY, 1897
865.
JUGATE INAUGURAL TOKEN 1897
. 38mm Chocolate Bronze.
George Morgan, Sc. Unc. Obv: Conjoined busts of McKinley and
Hobart to the right, their names around. Rx: INAUGURATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 4, 1897 around displayed eagle
over wreath. (D)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 1905
866.
SOUVENIR INAUGURAL BADGE, 1905
. RO.1905.4A. A two
piece gilt brass hanging badge in choice mint condition. An ornate
pinback header inscribed SOUVENIR suspends a 36mm drop.
Obv: INAUGURATON OF PRESIDENT THEO. ROOSEVELT on a
raised band around a ¾ left bust of TR. WASHINGTON MARCH