Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2019 ANA - Sess. A-C 14 & 16 Aug 2019
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JAPAN. Silver Tsushima Medal, Year 37/8 (1904/5). PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield.
67 mm; 67.39 gms. Cf. Smirnov-1343. Commemorating the Battle of Tsushima. Obverse: Wreath and artillery shell before Japanese Army and Navy flags crossed in saltire; sakura blossoms around; Reverse: Legend in four lines in Japanese within circular maeander border; Japanese legend around; all within circular border of alternating anchors and stars. Exceptionally flawless and brilliant surfaces, with a highly attractive rainbow tone. Includes original case of issue and dealer's sticker. An exceptionally rare piece, especially given the state of preservation and the pedigree.
Ex: Virgil M. Brand Collection (not in Sotheby's sales, consigned to and sold privately by Burdette G. Johnson [with his ticket] in 1946).
Estimate: $1800.00- $2400.00
67 mm; 67.39 gms. Cf. Smirnov-1343. Commemorating the Battle of Tsushima. Obverse: Wreath and artillery shell before Japanese Army and Navy flags crossed in saltire; sakura blossoms around; Reverse: Legend in four lines in Japanese within circular maeander border; Japanese legend around; all within circular border of alternating anchors and stars. Exceptionally flawless and brilliant surfaces, with a highly attractive rainbow tone. Includes original case of issue and dealer's sticker. An exceptionally rare piece, especially given the state of preservation and the pedigree.
Ex: Virgil M. Brand Collection (not in Sotheby's sales, consigned to and sold privately by Burdette G. Johnson [with his ticket] in 1946).
Estimate: $1800.00- $2400.00