Auction 7
Auction #7: Ancient & Modern Coins | Judaic Tokens & Medals | Militaria | Israeliana | Judaica | Banknotes & more
Apr 8, 2019
Israel
Shaulzon 58, Jerusalem - by appointment only
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Welcome to our 7th auction, featuring 579 attractive lots. The sale covers items in every one of our areas of specialty, and is probably the largest (and best) selection of Judaic, Holyland and Israeli collectibles for sale anywhere at this time. Featured subjects include ancient & modern coins; Jewish tokens & medals; Jewish, Mandate & Israeli militaria; World War II collaborationist and Holocaust-related militaria; Judaica, Israeliana, Arabiana, banknotes and other areas of interest. There are many unique and 'discovery' items in this sale, and many fascinating objects both old and contemporary worth your attention. The pdf catalogue is available <a href="https://historama.com/A7CataloguePart1-compressed.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.
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LOT 70047:
British bimetallic Model Crown Token/Toy Money by Hyam Hyams & Joseph Moore 1848
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British bimetallic Model Crown Token/Toy Money by Hyam Hyams & Joseph Moore 1848
Great Britain "model token"/toy money: 'Model Crown' by Hyams, 1848, VF; silver and gilt plated; size: 2.65cm; weight: 8g. Obverse depicts left facing bust of Queen Victoria and date in exergue in Roman numerals. Reverse bears emblems of the United Kingdom in center with "Model Crown" above and H. Hyams name below. These tokens were originally designed and engraved in Birmingham by Joseph Moore as a proposal for lightweight coins, and became popular among the general public. This specific type was minted ("published") by Hyam Hyams, a Jewish London goldsmith, watch and clock maker, and money changer.
Product Tags: United Kingdomian,British Exonumia, Medals, Medallions & Tokens, World Coins & Tokens and Coins & Numismatics from United Kingdom and from 19th Century, Victorian Britain
