Nov 13, 2024 10:00 EST
Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes & Political Ephemera
1051
Masonic Medal 33rd Degree James E Davidson 1916
Estate of Mrs. James E. Davidson of the Davidson Ship Building Company
Full 33-degree Masonic medal in 14kt gold and red enamel with white ribbon, a raised eagle on shield surrounded by Masonic symbol, inscribed on reverse ILLS. JAMES E. DAVIDSON 33, Crowned Sept. 19th 1916, numeral 33 pin, a masonic crown at top, marked 14 kt, inscribed James E Davidson. A 33-degree Mason is a Master who has exhibited, knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft. Presented in leather case James Neilson, Philadelphia Masonic Marks, Very Fine.
VF
Sold for $1,210
Estimated at $500 - $700
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate of Mrs. James E. Davidson of the Davidson Ship Building Company
Full 33-degree Masonic medal in 14kt gold and red enamel with white ribbon, a raised eagle on shield surrounded by Masonic symbol, inscribed on reverse ILLS. JAMES E. DAVIDSON 33, Crowned Sept. 19th 1916, numeral 33 pin, a masonic crown at top, marked 14 kt, inscribed James E Davidson. A 33-degree Mason is a Master who has exhibited, knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft. Presented in leather case James Neilson, Philadelphia Masonic Marks, Very Fine.
VF
Auction: Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes & Political Ephemera, Nov 13, 2024
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Auction of Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes & Political Ephemera on November 13, 2024 Surpasses Expectations
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1907 $20 Saint-Gaudens High Relief Gold Coin Achieves $51,425
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY -- Competitive bidding at Doyle's November 13, 2024 auction of Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes & Political Ephemera drove strong results and a sale total that surpassed expectations. Collectors and enthusiasts vied for U.S. and World numismatics, philatelics and other rarities from collections in the New York area and other regions of the country.
Highlighting the sale was a U.S. 1907 $20 St. Gaudens High Relief in Mint State that soared past its estimate of $13,000-16,000 to achieve $51,425. The $20 gold coin was created by the famed Irish-American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens under a commission arranged by President Theodore Roosevelt. The double eagle was first made in a high-relief form, giving a sculptured effect. The production proved to be too difficult and was discontinued in favor of the standard flat surfaces. With over half of the original minting of 12,367 still in existence today, as many were saved, most of these are in lower grades. Consequently, higher-grade coins with smaller populations, such as this example, are highly sought-after by collectors.
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