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Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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HAITI. National Exposition of Haiti Silver Prize Medal, 1881. Extremely Fine
cf. Roehrs-1544. Diameter: 46mm. Obverse: Bust of President Lysius Salomon; Reverse: EXPOSITION NATIONALE D'HAITI/ ANNEE 1881 / MEDAILLE DE 1ere CLASSE in wreath, two cornucopias; Edge: Plain, with oval oakleaf suspension loop at top. The first example of this RARE medal we can recall presenting. Charcoal patina hugs the devices and legends, while only the peaks of the design reveal wear. An opportunity not to be missed by astute Haitian collectors.
Estimate: $400 - $600
cf. Roehrs-1544. Diameter: 46mm. Obverse: Bust of President Lysius Salomon; Reverse: EXPOSITION NATIONALE D'HAITI/ ANNEE 1881 / MEDAILLE DE 1ere CLASSE in wreath, two cornucopias; Edge: Plain, with oval oakleaf suspension loop at top. The first example of this RARE medal we can recall presenting. Charcoal patina hugs the devices and legends, while only the peaks of the design reveal wear. An opportunity not to be missed by astute Haitian collectors.
Estimate: $400 - $600