U.S.A., 125th Anniversary of the American Numismatic Society, 1983, a bronze plaque by M. Jovine, moneyer hand-hammering a coin, surrounded by images of coins of differing periods from the Society’s collection, rev. screw press above central inscribed panel, Lincoln cent and Janvier reducing machine below, 110 x 92mm. Extremely fine; in original green and gilt card box, with descriptive leaflet £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Numismatic Medals from the North Yorkshire Moors Collection.

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The American Numismatic Society was formed by a group of collectors who met in New York City in March 1858, and constituted on 6 April 1858