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STATUES AND MONUMENTS
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164) This satirical piece relates to the length of time that it took to complete the Washington Monument. Baker321. Extremely rare in this metal. Also exists in bronze and white metal. Silver, 39.6mm. CLICK HERE for WASHINGTON MONUMENT items on ebay.
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165) "The Egyptian Obelisk / Was Transported From Egypt And Erected In Central Park, New York, 1880". Commemorating the transport of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to New York City. Found in copper, gilt brass and white metal. Rulau NY-NY 63. Overall, rare to very rare. White metal, 34.3mm. CLICK HERE for all OBELISK items on ebay.
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166) "In Memoriam / Unveiling Statue Of / Gen. R. E. Lee. / Lexington, Va. / June 28th. 1883." This piece appears to me to be very to extremely rare. Have only seen in White metal. White metal, 43.5mm. CLICK HERE for ROBERT E LEE items on ebay.
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167) Commemorating the "Unveiling Of Buckingham Statue". "June 18,1884". In tiny lettering below bust: "C. Faliesky Fsc". Probably rare. Often found holed and extremely rare in strict unc. Have only found it in white metal. White metal, 35.2mm. CLICK HERE for OLD HARTFORD CONNECTICUT MAPS on ebay.
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168) Martin Luther medal. "To Commemorate The Erection Of The Statue Of The Great Reformer. Washington, D.C. May 21. 1884.". In tiny lettering: "C. Faliesky Fsc". Extremely rare in silver. Also found in white metal and maybe very rare in that metal. Silver, 38.1mm. CLICK HERE for MARTIN LUTHER items on ebay.
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169) "Souvenir To Commemorate The Unveiling Of The Daniel Webster Statue. June 17th 1886 Pres...." I have found this piece described as being silver, silver plated bronze and white metal. Whatever it's true composition, it appears to probably be very rare. White metal, 40mm. CLICK HERE for DANIEL WEBSTER items on ebay.
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170) "City Of New Haven. Connecticut." "Soldiers Monument. Dedicated June 17. 1887." This is the only one I have located in bronze, so extremely rare. Somewhat more easily located in holed white metal. Tiny "Theiler Meriden" next to the rim. Bronze, 37.9mm. CLICK HERE for NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT items on ebay.
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171) "Unveiling Of The Statue Sergt. Jasper Savannah Ga." around. "Feb. 22, 1888". Appears to be very rare to extremely rare in white metal and usually unholed. Extremely rare in bronze. Bronze, 35mm. CLICK HERE for FORT MOULTRIE items on ebay, or CLICK HERE for SAVANNAH, GEORGIA items on ebay.
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172) From the Maryland Exposition, and the "75th Anniversary, Battle Of North Point & Bombardment Of Fort McHenry." In white metal probably rare and always holed. In Bronze probably very rare. Bronze, 37.7mm. CLICK HERE for FORT McHENRY items on ebay.
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173) "In Memory Of Robt. E. Lee This Statue Was Unveiled May 29. 1890." Possibly very rare, sometimes holed. White metal, 38mm. CLICK HERE for ROBERT E LEE items on ebay.
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174) Commemorating the 1890 dedication of the Garfield mausoleum in Cleveland's Lake View Cemetery. "Garfield Tomb Cleveland, Ohio. / Dedicated / May 30. 1890" Rare to very rare. Bronze, 37.7mm. CLICK HERE for GARFIELD TOMBS items on ebay.
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175) Dedication of "General R. E. Lee." monumnent, "Dedicated May 29 1890". I have located two others. One was sold in Presidential Coin & Antique Co. auction #45, lot#957. The other is at the ANS in New York. I have only found it in aluminum. Very to extremely rare? Aluminum, 37.6mm. CLICK HERE for ROBERT E LEE items on ebay.
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176) "Henry W. Grady Monument Dedicated At Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 21. 1891", Very to extremely rare in white metal, extremely rare in copper/bronze. Copper/Bronze, 37.8mm. CLICK HERE for HENRY GRADY items on ebay.
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177) This is the reverse of HK761 with the other side blank. This could be some sort of die trial or it could be a more modern restrike. The reverse die of HK761 was sold in Presidential Coin and Antique Co. sale #70. Both the die and this piece are from Barry Friedman's collection. Copper, 39mm. CLICK HERE for GENERAL STONEWALL JACKSON items on ebay.
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178) This is the obverse of HK763 muled with a different reverse. BakerP324. This piece exists in white metal, bronze, and silver. The white metal piece is maybe very rare. The bronze and silver pieces are extremely rare. Bronze, 37.7mm. CLICK HERE for JUNIOR ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS items on ebay.
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179) "Soldier & Sailors Monument / Rochester, N.Y / Dedicated May 30. 1892" Extremely rare in white metal or bronze, sometimes holed in white metal. White metal, 35.1mm. CLICK HERE for ROCHESTER NEW YORK items on ebay.
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180) "Trentons Revolutionary Battle Monument / Dedicated Oct. 19.1893". This piece is the reverse of HK763 combined with a different obverse. BakerD-324. Rare to very rare in white metal, maybe half of which are holed. Also found in bronze and extremely rare in that metal. White metal, 37.7mm. CLICK HERE for TRENON'S BATTLE MONUMENT items on ebay.
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181) This is the reverse of HK42 muled with an unlisted reverse. Baker C-324a, "Trenton Battle Monument Oct. 18, 1893.", Found in bronze and white metal. Possibly rare in each metal. Have never located one in silver. Bronze, 38mm. CLICK HERE for TRENON NEW JERSEY items on ebay.
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182) The reverse of HK161 paired with the obverse of HK759. "U.S. Grant Monument". In tiny lettering: "Childs, Chicago.", Possibly very rare, Aluminum, 37mm. CLICK HERE for GRANT MONUMENT in CHICAGO items on ebay.
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183) This has the obverse of HK759 paired with "Dr. B. F. Stephenson Founder Of The G.A.R.". Tiny "Childs, Chicago" below bust, and tiny "OA" next to hoof. I have found this piece to be extremely rare, and far rarer than HK759. Aluminum, 37mm. CLICK HERE for GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC items on ebay.
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184) This handsome piece commemorates the 1897 completion of the Washington Monument, today located at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia. Also found in White metal, and usually holed in that metal. Baker U-324. Rare. Bronze, 35.1mm. CLICK HERE for GEORGE WASHINGTON AUCTION items on ebay with at least one bid over $100.
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185) "Gen. J. F. Hartranft" statue unveiling at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Hartranft was a civil war general and governor of Pennnsylvania from 1872-1879. . Also available in white metal, and very rare to extremely rare in either metal. Bronze, 35.1mm. CLICK HERE for HARRISBURG PENNSYLVANIA items on ebay.
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186) This piece may come in different varieties with two different obverses muled with two different reverses, the one shown here being the most common. However even this more common piece is difficult to find unholed and in unc condition. White Metal,38 mm. CLICK HERE for STATUE OF LIBERTY BULLION items on ebay.
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187) "Statue Of Liberty Auguste Bartholdi", "Robbins Co Attleboro Mass" in tiny lettering around below. Possibly very rare. Brass plated?, 36.4mm. CLICK HERE for STATUE OF LIBERTY COINS AND PAPER MONEY on ebay.
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188) Undated, but possibly minted circa 1902 around the time of the dedication of the Soldier's and Sailors monument in Indianapolis, Indiana. "Loyalty Freedom Civilization" / "To Indiana's Silent Victors" Undated. Rare to Very rare. Aluminum, 38.1mm. CLICK HERE for INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA items on ebay.
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