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Coin Necklace

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leeg

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Happy New Year!

 

This one falls under the Sad but True:

 

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This, a relic of prosperity, was once the property of one of New York’s wealthy families. It was a golden wedding present, made of fifty gold dollars, each dollar representing one year of happy married life. It was made for and presented to Mrs. Susan Anna Silver in the Centennial year, 1876. The coins in proof condition were obtained from the Philadelphia Mint; each bears the date 1876 in which year the fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated. Each coin is separately mounted in an ornamental pendant, balanced in the middle of the necklace is: 1826 SAS 1876. The necklace was made by Tiffany, New York; every part of it is solid gold, weighs 175 penny weights. The coins, as preserved, are in the finest condition.

 

Like much of the world that has been great and grand, this gem of the goldsmiths art, was dissipated away. It is said this necklace was a part of a $450,000 estate all of which was squandered, the necklace being one of the last things parted with, it being pledged to a Chicago restaurateur for $125.00 worth of wine. It was discovered by Dr. E. J. Bulgin, who purchased the rights of the heirs and redeemed it. It has been bought and sold three different times by Dr. Bulgin, $450.00 being paid for it the last time of sale.

 

The necklace is now the property of Percy H. Greer, 1748 West 25th St., Los Angeles, California. This story of the necklace and illustration has been furnished by Mr. Greer, who takes this opportunity of offering it for sale. Mr. Greer says the necklace must be seen to be appreciated and would make a very rich and novel gift.

 

 

“The Numismatist,” December, 1908, p. 381-382.

 

 

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The coins in proof condition were obtained from the Philadelphia Mint; each bears the date 1876 in which year the fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated.

Good trick if you could do it considering the mintage of gold proof dollars that year was only 45.

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The coins in proof condition were obtained from the Philadelphia Mint; each bears the date 1876 in which year the fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated.

Good trick if you could do it considering the mintage of gold proof dollars that year was only 45.

 

"Numismatic History," gotta love it.

 

 

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