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DEWITT CLINTON
174.
RARE DEWITT CLINTON MEDALET BY FURST, 1812.
Neuzil 49. 33.5mm.White Metal. Moritz Furst, Sc. XF/AU
with some original luster still adhering. The obverse bears a bust
of Clinton to the right, DEWITT CLINTON MAYOR around.
FURST F. below the bust. The reverse bears a view of the City
Hall building, NEW-YORK CITY HALL above. Inscribed in
the exergue: FOUNDED MAY 28, 1803/ OCCUPIED MAY 4./
1812/ FURST F.
Neuzil estimates the population of this rare medalet as between
6-10 pieces. Clinton was one of New York’s most important
politicians. He was appointed to the Senate of the United States
in 1802, but resigned to became Mayor of New York City in
1803. While mayor, he ran for the Presidency of the United
States against James Madison and was narrowly defeated.
McSorley believes that that medalet is related to his presidential
campaign. If so, it would make this piece one of our earliest
politicals! We sold a proof with light rub and scattered tarnish
streaks and field marks in our 2005 Auction 74 for $1035.00 (I)
MARTIN VAN BUREN
175.
RARE VAN BUREN BACK NAME CLOTHING BUTTON
.
MVB 1840-18. 20mm. Brass, gold washed. Choice bright AU
with original shank. The obverse bears an ornamental design
while the reverse is inscribed: MARTIN VAN BUREN
EXCELSIOR. ( G - H )
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
176.
RARE NON-CONTEMPORARY HARRISON TOKEN,
Lot 174
Lot 175
Lot 176
CA. 1860.
WHH-G. 34mm. Silver. (17.8 grams) Choice
Uncirculated. Obv: Military bust of Harrison to the left,
his name, rank and birth date around. The reverse depicts a
log cabin, THE PEOPLES CHOICE above. In exergue: THE
HERO/ OF/ TIPPECANOE.
The obverse die was originally used on a contemporary
sulphide (See WHH 1840-99) Only 26 tokens each were struck
in copper, brass and white metal. Amere 11 tokens were struck in
silver! (I)
177.
NONCONTEMPORARY HARRISON TOKEN, CA. 1860.
WHH-G(3). 34mm. Copper. Choice Unc. Obverse with a
military bust of Harrison to the left and the legend: MAJ. GEN.
W.H. HARRISON. BORN FEB. 9, 1773. Rx: * RELIGION
OUR SAFEGUARD * TEMPERANCE OUR SHIELD around
SABBATH/ SCHOOL/ JUBILEE 4/ 1842.
There is a statement in the 1864 McCoy Sale to the effect that
3 medals each were struck in Silver, brass, copper nickel, copper
and white metal. (F)
HENRY CLAY
178.
THE NOBLE AND PATRIOTIC SUPPORTER OF
PROTECTION.
HC 1844-35. 24mm. Brass. Plain edge.
Unsigned, but ascribed to J.F. Thomas A nice lustrous Unc.
Holed, as issued with original ring. Obv: HENRY CLAY BORN
APRIL 12, 1777/ THE ASHLAND FARMER around a naked
Clay left. The date, 1844, runs upward diagonally below the
truncation of the bust. Rx: Wreath around THE NOBLE/ AND/
PATRIOTIC/ SUPPORTER/ OF/ PROTECTION. (F-G)
179. PRESIDENT, HENRY CLAY 1845.
HC 1844-40. 21.5mm.
White Metal. Unsigned, but ascribed by Charles McSorley to
James Bale. Extremely Fine with some underlying luster. Holed
for suspension. An obverse bust of Clay is surrounded by an open
oak wreath is enclosed by the legend: PRESIDENT, HENRY
CLAY 1845. (Similar to the obverse of HC 1844-39 but from a
different die with a larger head of Clay.) On the reverse, UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA encloses a displayed eagle with a U.S.
shield on its breast. A foul anchor below. (F-G)
180.
SHELL MEDALET.
HC 1844-56
.
25.4mm. Thin gilt brass
shell. Extremely Fine with some original luster still adhering.
The suspension loop at top has been removed – the hole
Lot 178
Lot 179