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1948 C. Smith Medal (SC50c) Admiral William Sampson MS67 PL NGC Navy Token

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Up for sale is a small commemorative medal or so-called half dollar, made by C. Smith in 1948, on the 50th anniversary of the victory won by Admiral William T. Sampson of the 1898 Spanish-American War. Description : The piece is made from white metal (copper-nickel), and measures approximately 32mm in diameter. Smith made several… (read more)

1960 USS Enterprise Christening Medal HK578 MS67 NGC, Virginia Token

1960 USS Enterprise Christening Medal HK578 MS67 NGC, Virginia Token

Up for sale is a commemorative medallion or so-called dollar issued for the 1960 christening of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, at Newport News, Virginia. Description : The piece is made from bronze and measures about 38mm in diameter. It corresponds with HK-578, and should not be confused with the more widely available larger silver… (read more)