Sold for:
$175
$175
Alexander, Herr (Alexander Heinberger). Herr Alexander souvenir medallion. New York, 1847. The obverse bears a portrait of Herr Alexander and his name, the reverse the following text: “Presented to Herr Alexander as a testimony of esteem from his friends in New York 1847.” Thick. MT007. Alexander’s is one of the earliest magic advertising token known, struck two years before J.H. Anderson produced his own advertising medals.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
