The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 12:00PM EST
Lot 317
CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 – 1973). Gimmick...
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 ? 1973). Gimmicked Coin Set. Jamaica, N.Y., 1960s. A gimmicked set of coins comprised of a tight-fitting (but not locking) 1962 Half Crown shell, and the matching copper/silver insert manufactured from a Half Crown and old English Penny. With a note in Dr. Dawes hand stating that the coins were made by Cardini. RARE; The first gimmicked coins manufactured by Cardini we have encountered.
