Adam Pietz F: Stephen Decatur, 1779 – 1820 Macedonia & United States Battle
Item History & Price
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Stephen Decatur, 1779 – 1820 (MilitaryBust Three-Quarters Right) // Battle Between The United States And The Macedonia(Intense Naval Battle, Eagle Below). Bronze, 70mm, uncirculated, no edgewording but some buff marks hidden on the edge only (to hide trimming marks? trial?), signed Adam Pietz on eitherside of the bust, very nice work.There are well more than ahundred auction records for the U.S. Mint Medal by Moritz Furst honoringDecatur but nary an odd listing or two of this Pietz r...endition of the famous navalbattle is to be found deep in the Newman Portal or beyond.Thismedal is part of a small collection of works by Adam Pietz that I will beoffering over time.Adam Pietz (1873-1961) was a sculptor, medalistengraver, and etcher. He was born in Offenbach, Germany, and movedto the U.S. in 1889 where he studied at the Chicago Art Institute (1892-1893), Drexel Institute (1894-1898), and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1899-1903). He was the assistant chief engraver at the U.S. Mint inPhiladelphia from 1927 to 1946. He is best known in numismatics for designingthe Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar and numerous commemorative medalsfound on the Mint List. Reportedly some of his private works and personalmedals were struck at the Philadelphia Mint
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token, medal, exonumia, Americana
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You will receive an email invoice from me after the auction closing -- check your bulk or junk mail folder before inquiring. Combined shipping is offered only if you wait for my invoice (not the eBay end-of-auction notification).
The combination of large postal rate increases, eBay policies and increasing numbers of problem bidders have resulted in the following shipping rates based on value, weight and experience with the buyer. IF YOU BID IN THIS AUCTION YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING SHIPPING TERMS:
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Sales under $50 -- $3.20Sales $50 to $250 -- $4.20Sales $251 to $600 -- $7.40Sales over $600 -- Registered mail at actual cost
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Canada - Sales under $50 & under 8 oz -- $10.50Canada - Sales $50 to $400 & 8 oz to 32 oz -- $13.50Other Countries - Sales under $50 and under 8 oz -- $14.25Other Countries - Sales $50 to $400 & 8 oz to 32 oz -- $22.50Sales over $400 -- Varies - A minimum of $26.50 via International Priority Mail which meets the eBay seller protection standards. In some limited cases registered mail may be required ($14 + postage); ask all shipping questions before bidding.
Addresses outside the US: Please note - Registered airmail provides maximum indemnity coverage of $46.14 to all countries. Import duties, taxes and charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. I do not mark merchandise values below the auction or fixed price or mark items as "gifts" - U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. ** Please note: Due to country specific rules and prohibitions, insurance and indemnity may be limited and may not apply to all items.**
PayPal is offered and ships as soon as practical in accordance with the travel note below. Minnesota residents must pay 6.85% sales tax. A hassle free fourteen day return privilege is included -- your feedback is my only indication that the purchase is complete and you are satisfied -- my return feedback will follow. I ship only to the countries listed -- other countries please inquire first. Modest reserves are used sparingly to protect from eBay system failure. Too many rules but it's eBay!?!
Bookmark my auctions so you won't miss that special item -- check my other current auctions as I offer items in many different categories.
IMPORTANT -- PLEASE NOTE!: eBay many be open 24/7 but my business is not. I keep a long but normal work week when I am home plus I travel often to national and international trade shows so there is sometimes a short delay in invoicing and delivery. eBay has been in business successfully for 20+ years; I have been in business successfully for 40+ years so bid with confidence. If you have a problem, contact me first before you take any other actions.
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