Stack's Bowers Galleries

November 2023 US CCO Auction  –  13 - 17 November 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, November 2023 US CCO Auction

Live Sessions: U.S. Coins and Currency

Part 1: Mo, 13.11.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.11.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 3: Tu, 14.11.2023, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.11.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 5: We, 15.11.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 6: Th, 16.11.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 7: Fr, 17.11.2023, from 7:00 PM CET
Part 8: Fr, 17.11.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

1889 Washington Inaugural Centennial, Committee of the Celebration Medal. By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Philip Martiny. Musante GW-1135, Douglas-53. Bronze, Cast. MS-64 (NGC).

303.7 grams. Unmarked edge. A final specimen with this exceptional provenance, this apparently with a different patina. The obverse is deep mahogany-brown with faded orange in some recesses, while the reverse is a bit lighter. A couple of minor patina breaks on the high points have little effect on the overall eye appeal, but likely account for the grade. An original Gorham box is included, though it is somewhat damaged and has tape repairs.

From the Estate of Richard Watson Gilder; an unnamed Gilder descendant; present consignor.

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Bidding

Price realized 650 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 1'500 USD
The auction is closed.
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