| Description |
Rittenhouse Society. Centennial Medal Struck in Celebration of Eric P. Newman's 100th Birthday. 60 mm. .999 silver. Obverse by Luigi S. Badia, sculptor. Reverse designed by Joel Iskowitz, modeled by Luigi Badia. Struck by Medallic Art Co., Dayton, Nevada. Proof strike. Issued May 27, 2011. Obverse depicts Newman facing left, ink and quill to left, lamp of knowledge to right; reverse depicts a shelf of Newman's books. As issued. Estimate $200. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15960 (realized $780).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11510 |
