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1805 Eccleston Medal, Baker 85, Musante GW-88. Bronze. Uncirculated Details.
76mm.
An attractive example of a large, early, high-relief medallic depiction of Washington. Published by the Enlightenment Quaker radical Daniel Eccleston, the medal's namesake, and struck from dies prepared by Thomas Webb, the Eccleston Medal posthumously celebrates Washington's political and military achievements tempered with a backhanded reference to the United States' settler-colonial origins.
Pretty, even light brown coloration. Small rim hits around 6 to 7 o'clock on the obverse, a few scattered marks on the reverse rim, none of which significantly diminishes its overall appearance. Some dark spotting and pitting on both sides.
Early American History Auctions, Inc., Mail Bid Auction, Autographs, Coins, Currency, Americana, December 11th, 1999, Lot #35.
Sold for $514
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
76mm.
An attractive example of a large, early, high-relief medallic depiction of Washington. Published by the Enlightenment Quaker radical Daniel Eccleston, the medal's namesake, and struck from dies prepared by Thomas Webb, the Eccleston Medal posthumously celebrates Washington's political and military achievements tempered with a backhanded reference to the United States' settler-colonial origins.
Pretty, even light brown coloration. Small rim hits around 6 to 7 o'clock on the obverse, a few scattered marks on the reverse rim, none of which significantly diminishes its overall appearance. Some dark spotting and pitting on both sides.
Provenance:Early American History Auctions, Inc., Mail Bid Auction, Autographs, Coins, Currency, Americana, December 11th, 1999, Lot #35.
Auction: Coins, Medals & Sports Memorabilia, Nov 4, 2025
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Auction of Coins, Medals & Sports Memorabilia on November 4, 2025 Surpasses Expectations
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Featuring a Newly Discovered Hispanic Society Sorolla Medal in Silver that Achieved $5,748
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Consignments Art Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Coins, Medals & Sports Memorabilia on November 4, 2025 saw competitive bidding drive strong results and a sale total that surpassed expectations. Collectors and enthusiasts vied for a diversity of United States and World numismatic rarities from collections in the New York area and other regions of the country.
A newly discovered Hispanic Society of America Sorolla Medal sparked spirited bidding at the sale, soaring past its estimate of $250-500 to achieve a stunning $5,748. Presented to artist Cecilia Beaux in 1937, the medal is possibly a unique example struck in silver, rather than bronze. It was designed by Victor David Brenner--whose signature appears on the reverse--the Lithuanian-American sculptor best known for creating the Lincoln portrait on the U.S. cent first issued in 1909. Named for the Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla, whose likeness adorns the obverse, the medal was established in 1924, concidentally the year of Brenner’s death. It is awarded periodically to honor outstanding contributions to Hispanic arts and culture. The medal holds additional interest given the Hispanic Society’s proximity to the original American Numismatic Society building in West Harlem.
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