August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
Description
"1863" (ca. 1865) Major General Ulysses. S. Grant Medal. Julian MI-29. Bronze. MS-64 (NGC).
103 mm. Impressive Choice Mint State quality for this large and desirable military medal. Both sides retain abundant mint orange color in the protected areas around the design elements, which shines forth most vividly when viewed under direct lighting. Otherwise we note warm, original toning in a gentle blend of golden-brown and pale rose. A few minor disturbances in the left obverse field include several shallow planchet imperfections (as made), although some light marks both in this area and in the right obverse field are noted, none of which are inconsistent with the assigned grade. The reverse also shows a few trivial handling marks in the central field area, both sides with just a few extremely faint carbon flecks that are easily overlooked during in hand viewing. The high relief design is fully struck with crisp definition to even the most intricate features. Satiny in texture, this lovely example will please even the most discerning collector. Awarded by Resolution of Congress, December 17, 1863, for the capture of Vicksburg - the Union victory that signaled the turning point of the Civil War in the Western Theater.
Estimate: $2500
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Bidding
| Price realized | 550 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 2'500 USD |
