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August 2019 ANA - Online Sess. 19-21 Aug 2019
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PHILIPPINES. Silver Saint Joseph "Anting Anting" Medal, ND (ca. 19th Century). PCGS VF-35 Gold Shield.
Honeycutt-1444. Obverse: Angel bestowing prosperity to a kneeling Saint Joseph with the Dove of Peace overhead and legends around; Reverse: A scroll, a sword, and a scale at center with two flags behind and legends around. Marked 0900 in the lower field. A significantly RARE type with no examples featured in CoinArchives. Somewhat crudely produced but well preserved, with traces of luster remaining in the protected regions. Overall smooth and toned in an pleasing lavender-grey hue. An important offering from the series of Anting-Anting, or mystical amulets, produced in the Philippines in the 19th century.
From the Newmark Collection.
Honeycutt-1444. Obverse: Angel bestowing prosperity to a kneeling Saint Joseph with the Dove of Peace overhead and legends around; Reverse: A scroll, a sword, and a scale at center with two flags behind and legends around. Marked 0900 in the lower field. A significantly RARE type with no examples featured in CoinArchives. Somewhat crudely produced but well preserved, with traces of luster remaining in the protected regions. Overall smooth and toned in an pleasing lavender-grey hue. An important offering from the series of Anting-Anting, or mystical amulets, produced in the Philippines in the 19th century.
From the Newmark Collection.
Ex: The Money Company Auction #25, (6/1992) Lot #835.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00