Nov 4, 2025 10:00 EST
Coins, Medals & Sports Memorabilia
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France 1992 Albertville Olympic Issue
Two complete presentation sets of eleven Proof coins, comprising 500 francs gold KM# 1000 and tens silver rounds, with certificates of authenticity.
PF
From the Collection of Samuel L. Milbank
Sold for $4,235
Estimated at $2,200 - $2,600
Includes Buyer's Premium
Two complete presentation sets of eleven Proof coins, comprising 500 francs gold KM# 1000 and tens silver rounds, with certificates of authenticity.
PF
Provenance:From the Collection of Samuel L. Milbank
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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