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Citizens of New York to Henry Grinnell for Arctic Expedition

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1851. Silver. Diameter 38mm, 25.7 grams. An exceedingly rare medal, I've seen perhaps 2 or 3 other silvers in over 50 yrs of serious collecting, those others seriously battered, cleaned & mishandled - but awarded. This Gem Proof is unawarded but is very likely Grinnell's own specimen as it came with the below gold Grinnell and the scarf later mentioned. Signed bottom obverse by die engraver George H. Lovett (GHL), clearly at the top of his form in 1851. Ex David Kleiner, NY state perhaps 25 yrs ago, as a group of three items - 2 medals and the textile.

Item record created Feb. 15, 2009.
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