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sculpted by Ramon Gordils. Obv: Knight on horseback. Rx: State
arms. One of the most elaborate of the bicentennial medals. The
seal was faithfully copied; the “O” in VOLUNTATIS was broken on
the original and was reproduced this way on this medal. (B)
1175. NEW YORK STATE - ANS BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1976.
63.5mm. Bronze. Amerigo Giancchi, Sc. (MACO). Choice Unc.
Obv: Portrait of Revolutionary War soldier with his hand clasped on
the barrel of a rifle. 1776 1876 to either side. ANS insignia to left.
Rx: LIBERTY NEW YORK STATE AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL
1776 1976 within a ribbon. New York State seal at bottom. (C-D)
1176. HUBERT HUMPHREY CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MEDAL, 1977. 70mm. Bronze. Robert A. Weinman, Sc. (MACO)
Choice Unc. Obv: Very high relief bust of Hubert H. Humphrey
to the left, his name above. Rx: HE BECAME HIS COUNTRY’S
CONSCIENCE around Seal of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society
superimposed over a view of the Capitol. (C)
1177. TRANS ALASKA PIPELINE COMPLETION MEDAL, 1977.
75.4mm. Bronze. John Svenson, Sc. (Metal Arts Co.) AU.
Obverse with large figure of a pipeline worker standing before
scenes of rugged mountains, oil pipelines and oil tankers. Reverse
is inscribed: TRANS ALASKA PIPELINE/ COMPLETION/ &/
START-UP/ JUNE 20, 1977. (C-D)
1178. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE BULL & BEAR MEDAL,
1981. 76mm. Unsigned, but the original obverse die (sans
inscription) was by Augustus Lukeman. Medallic Art Co. 1981
edgemark. Uncirculated. Original presentation box. Obverse:
View of the Stock Exchange building with its 1922 addition at
Wall & Broad Streets. Inscribed in the left field: THE/ NEW
YORK/ STOCK/ EXCHANGE. Reverse: A bull is shown goring
a bear. Empty space below for inscription. Our understanding is
that these medals are given to company officials when their firm
becomes listed on the NYSE. (C)
1179. NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY 90TH ANNIVERSARY
MEDAL, 1983. Alexander 24. 38mm. Bronze. Donald De Lue
(Obv.) & Robin Warr-Hockaday (Rev.), Sc. (MACO). Unc.
with original MACO cardboard box. Obv: Kneeling figure
with outstretched hands sits in palm of Creator. NATIONAL
SCULPTURE SOCIETY/ NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL.
(E)
1180. MADISON HOTEL CALENDAR MEDAL, 1984. 76.5mm. Bronze.
Unsigned, but ascribed to Gladys Gunzer. (MACO) Choice Unc.
With original box and descriptive pamphlet. Obv: Side-by-side
bust of James Madison and Dolly Madison, their names below
separated by the Madison Hotel insignia. Rx: Displayed eagle
atop a cartouche with 12 segments containing the days of each
month Banner at bottom inscribed: THE MADISON THE DOLLY
MADISON. THE MADISON HOTELS. (C)
1181. SET OF GARDEN STATE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION MEDALS, 1985. 38mm. .999 Silver 1.52 oz.) &
Bronze. Tom Rogers, Sc. Edge numbered “2”, Unc. In original
case. Obv: GARDEN STATE NUMISMATICASSOCIATION around
GSNA monogram over state map. Dated 1975 1985. Rx: Abstract
flying winged figure reach toward star. Below: Fasces with ribbon
inscribed: COLLECT/ PRESERVE/ STUDY/ DISPLAY. (C)
1182. FIDEM 50TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL, 1987. 50mm. Bronze,
80mm, Guy-Charles Revol, Sc. Edge numbered 266/500. Struck
FOREIGN TOKENS AND MEDALS
ARGENTINA
1188. MEMORIAL MEDAL OF HUMBERTO I, KING OF ITALY, 1900.
60.5mm. Silver Plated. Bronze. Singed, “F. Galante” (Struck by
J. Gottuzzo Buenos Aires) AU. Obv: Bust of King Humberto
to the right, a radiant star above his head. Rx: Closed wreath
around: A/ LA MEMORIA/ DE/ HUMBERETO I/ REY DE ITALIA/
NOBLE, MAGNANIMO. CABALLEROSO/ TESTIMONIO/ DE/
SENTIMIENTO Y GRATITUD/ DEL/ PUEBLO ARGENTINO/ 29
DE JULIO/ 1900. (C)
1189. 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF GUTENBERG,
1900. 37.7mm. Bronze. signed by Bellagamba & Rossi.
Choice AU. Obv: Bust of Gutenberg center wearing wide
brimmed printer’s hat. HOMENAJE A/ GUTENBERG to
Lot 1179
by the Portuguese Mint in Lisbon. Uncirculated. Original box.
Obverse: CINQUANTENAIRE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY around
COLORADO/ SPRINGS/ FEDERATION/ INTERNATIONALE/ DE
LA MEDAILLE/ 1987 Reverse: F I D E M around designs of 15
medal-like circles showing the dates of FIDEM conventions from
1937 Paris to 1985 Stockholm. Most designs show a well-known
landmark or emblem of that city. (D)
1183. SET OF GREAT EASTERN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
MEDALS, 1987. 38mm. Bronze and Fine Silver (1.75 oz.) Frank
Gasparro (Obv.) & Joseph Dinardo (Rev.) Unc. Edge numbered
“28” Housed in its custom box of issue. Obv: GREAT EASTERN
NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION 1963 around displayed eagle
perched on shield view views of Independence Hall on the left
and the First Mint building on the right. Rx: G. E. N. A. above an
attractive rendition of a winged female figure carrying a torch in
her right hand; her left resting on the seal of the ANA. Dated 1963
1987. Only several hundred of these sets were struck. (D)
1184. MEDALLIC ART COMPANY CALENDAR MEDAL, 1988. 76mm.
Bronze. Marcel Jovine, Sc. (MACO). Unc. Obv: Circular montage
of 6 carousel animals. Rx: Monthly calendar for 1988. (C))
1185. SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES ANNUAL KITE FESTIVAL –
WASHINGTON, D.C. CA. 1993. 76mm. Bronze. Unsigned.
(Medalcraft Mint) Choice Unc. Obv: PAULE. GARBERHISTORIAN
EMERITUS NASM around front facing bust flanked by dates 1899
1992. Rx: THE SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATED ANNUAL KITE
FESTIVAL – WASHINGTON, D.C. around an abstract design .
The festival was founded in 1967 by aviation pioneer Paul E. Garber,
the first curator of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM).
Until 2010, the Smithsonian Associates, the cultural, educational,
and membership division of the Smithsonian Institution organized
and sponsored the festival. The National Cherry Blossom Festival,
Inc., began producing the festival in 2011 and renamed the event to
the “Blossom Kite Festival”. 100 two sided and 100 uniface medals
were ordered from Medalcraft Mint in 1993. An additional 50 one
sided medals were awarded a about a year later. We are unaware
of any more being struck. The two sided medals were presented
as first place awards for selected category winners. (E)
1186. INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF CITIES AND TOWNS MEETING
MEDAL, 1998 . 76mm. Bronze. Unsigned. (Medalcraft Mint.) Unc.
Obv: Montage of INDIANAPOLIS landmark buildings with the
Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument in foreground. An airliner flies
over the city in the distance. Rx: Raised circle encloses a two line
inscription: IACT ‘98/ CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. (C)
1187. RAND CORPORATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY, 1998. 75.6mm.
Bronze. Unsigned. Choice Unc. Obv: 50TH YEAR/ RAND/
A NATIONAL RESOURCE/ 1948-1998. Rx: OBJECTIVITY .
QUALITY . IMNNOVATION around TO IMPROVE POLICY/ AND
DECISION MAKING/ THROUGH RESEARCH/ AND ANALYSIS.
(B-C)