The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

U.S.A., American Numismatic Society, Columbus Quincentenary, 1992, a square silver plaque by Magdalena Dobrucka [J. Jenkins Sons], ship sailing to left over raised globe, rev. American eagle hovers over incuse globe, edge impressed © ans 1992 .999 fine silver 28, 68mm, 364.28g (Miller 57; cf. Stack’s/Bowers June 2020, 88). Mint state; in original white ANS card box of issue
£150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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bt Simmons, August 2006

Edition of 100 in silver. When displayed with the reverse on the left, the two sides of the plaque form a single scene, with the ship moving around the globe toward the land symbolised by the eagle.