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(1863) Inimica Tyrannis, Confederatio Musante JAB-8, Unc Details Unique in Brass(circa-1863) Inimica Tyrannis, Confederatio, J.A. Bolen Facsimile -- Spot Removals -- NGC Details. Unc. Fuld-Kenney-3, Musante JAB-8, W-14255. Brass, plain edge. All evidence suggests that this variety in brass is unique. Eric P. Newman's envelope states that it is unique, and Neil Musante concurs with that assessment, based on a reference to lot 1519 in W. Elliot Woodward's 14th sale that was held on April 27, 1866. Woodward wrote: "Confederatio 1785; of the variety first described [a sun with small centre], struck in brass, very fine indeed, unique in this metal." Both sides exhibit brilliant and lustrous yellow surfaces with dark-toned clusters of microscopic scratches on the obverse, presumably leading to the NGC description that spots have been removed. Based on the assumption that this piece is unique in brass, it must be the same piece that appeared in the Woodward sale more than 150 years ago. Probably ex: W. Elliot Woodward (4/1866), lot 1519. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15510 (realized $1020).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11778 |
