June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2059
EXTREMELY RARE 1925 NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL LARGE FORMAT MEDAL
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
EXTREMELY RARE 1925 NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL LARGE FORMAT MEDAL, triple silver-plated bronze, octagonal form, the obverse features a full length Viking warrior, with horned helmet, sword, and shield, landing on the American coast, the reverse exhibits a Viking longship. 1925. Total weight: 156.1 g. Reserve. 67 mm.
Catalogue Note: The present medal was designed by James Earle Fraser, of Buffalo nickel fame, for the centennial celebration that was held at the Minnesota State Fairground in June 1925. Apparently only 75 of this large format were coined to provide museums, but only 60 were actually distributed. Most collectors are familiar with the smaller octagonal silver and gold medals of this design, but large format examples are seldom encountered. We could locate only two auction results for this size in the past ten years.
Condition
Appears AU with a few small spots of finish wear to high spots. Not professionally graded.
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From a private Connecticut estate collection.
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