Stack's INDIAN PEACE MEDALS

I suppose the first Ford sale of Indian Peace Medals was the one to step up to. At first glance, the upcoming May sale of American Indian Peace Medals doesn't have nearly the selection nor do they look nearly as nice. Many seem to have a number of issues that the ones in the first sale didn't. Oh well! My mantra remains valid -- The only regrets that I have are for the things I didn't buy --
Anyone else feel the same?
Anyone else feel the same?
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The Ovals definatly will go into the 4 figure range, I won't be surprized if the Cleveland sells for over $5000, it is an incredible rarity. The Harrison Oval is the rarest of the Copper ovals though, missing from the Ford Collection!
Believe it or not, I've owned 2 of the Harrison Ovals. I still have one of them, and regret selling the other (though I got $4500 for it). I am guessing there are only 4 or 5 of them extant.
I am disappointed that there are no more French or early British pieces, I was saving my $ just for those, so now I need to rethink my strategy. Maybe a small or large 1840/1860 Victoria is in my future. Or maybe I will concentrate on some of the small presidential copper medals. I need to sort it out.
What interests do others have?
I expect that the upcoming release of the 100 GREATEST MEDALS AND TOKENS will list many IPM's which should also get a new round of interest. Like I said, shoulda bought the store on the first sale.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
Interesting approach. I can't argue with what you are saying. In part, that is why I love the French and British Medals, as they were very critical to the Military efforts on the continent. Aesthetically, at least to me, they are superior as well.
The beauty of these medals is you have both History, and Rarity, and that is why Ford must have favored the medals.I also love the Comitia Americana medals as well, for the same reason.