Jokerman

I guess you know there is another medal with the same adverse, Bramsen 1447:

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Another one of Crown Prince Carl Johan, made by Morel somewhere between 1810 and 1814. Reference Hyckert 11.

I don't think he has been around lately, hope he is well.

Just picked up another Napoleonic medal.

Napoleon taken abroad HMS Bellerophon to surrender to Capt. Mattland.

Bramsen 1691.

Many pieces on eBay, but they ask ridiculous prices.

Welcome!

Try to read the topics you are interested in, and don't be afraid to ask.

What do you collect?

I hope you win the fight, its tough but you will make it.

I also hope you have thought twice before selling the whole collection, but I guess you have.

Please give updates here on the forum, and give a hint when you know when te auction will be.

Good luck!!!

PS! I hope one of my favorite websites, napoleonicmedals.org, will be there for many years to come.

Very nice!!!

Do you use the rarity scale in the same way as in Norway, where RRR means 2-3 known pieces?

Hello and welcome,

I am afraid you are right about the proof silver coins. A coin dealer will probably pay a little less than the melt-down value. If you like them keep them.

Gold sovereigns is a totally different matter. You can look at sale prices here: http://www.goldsovereigns.co.uk

A coin dealer will of course pay less, and much depends on the conservation grade.

Thank you for the information and the full title of Forrers work. 8 volumes is impressing. I guess you are familiar with these works, do you recommend them?

I am not familiar with the work of Forrer, but it is no surprise since all the books covering this medal writes 100.

They ordered 100 medals but struck 101, since they had to deliver one to the Coin Cabinet. This according to the protocols at the Royal Mint at Kongsberg.

This is my Holy Grail; the Medal for Outstanding Civic Service 1819 edition in silver.

The Medal for Outstanding Civic Service is the highest ranked civil Norwegian medal. The medal was first established by Royal Resolution April 10, 1819 and later altered by Royal Resolution April 13, 1844. It was awarded by the King after recommendation by the Norwegian Government.

The 1819 edition was minted in 101 copies where one was sent to the Coin Cabinet at the University of Oslo, Norway. The awarded medal should be turned in when the receiver died, and when a new edition was struck the receivers was encouraged to trade the old medal for a new one which the family could keep. There are a few copies in pewter and a few iron castings of the medal among collectors.

Or, if you like better to trade I can offer a wide range of medals from the same time.

Example:

Thanks for the comment and advice. Since I live in Norway I have few opportunities to see the coins live, since they are rarely sold in Norway. But since my bid on this one ($1200) wasn't enough I will spend more time to see as many as possible.

No response so far. Still hoping.

Bump.

Looking desperately for a swedish medal engraved by Enhörning in memory of the battle of Dennewitz 6. september 1813.

Reference: Hildebrand 12, Bramsen 1247, Julius 2659.

Pay up to US$ 300 for a well preserved medal, or if you want I can trade with medals/coins.

See pictures at: http://blackwatch.napoleonicmedals.org/Empire/M0859.htm

Bernhard Brekke was the Grand old man in Norwegian Numismatics. In his later years he collected medals, perhaps the largest collection of Norwegian medals. The relatives still hold on to the collection.

WOW! Great pages with lots and lots of information and pictures. I love it.

Thanks for the tips. I am thinking of spending around $1000, so I am not going for the absolute top coins but a rather nice one.

I found this, NGC graded MS-63. WINGS Approved. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Any comments?

By overpriced I think of coins on ebay with a fixed price that doesn't sell for months. I am willing to pay a fair market price, but I guess that the ones i mentioned is not a good deal.

And the great thing about this crown is that even collectors of modest means can own a relatively nice example. At the GEF or AU levels, they're reasonable. Just make sure you find one that isn't cleaned (hairlines) and might have some attractive toning. You will then have a real piece of history in your hands. In the US, those grades would probably be MS63 OR MS64.

I searched ebay, but I think the better grades is overpriced. Any other places to search?

I guess this is done later. If so that leaves the quarter worthless (except for face value).

Great! Thanks again.

Thanks to Art1.2 and akdrv, everything worked out just fine.

Another question. Can I include images from OmniCoin here on the forum? So far I have used Photobucket, but would prefer to use Omnicoin.