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An Interesting collection of Ancient Coins, as arranged & presented at lectures by Mr. Stanley Clark Bagg (1820-1873), Montreal’s Premier Antiquarian and Numismatist; in his original named Travel case, with his handwritten inventory list, circa mid nineteenth century. 39 cm. x 39 cm.
The Victorian white metal hinged customized case is finished in green and black and centered with his name in large gilt block letters, opening to reveal a velvet lined interior, fitted with one hundred compartment squares now containing eighty-three (83) coins and medallions, comprising: ancient Greek and Roman coins as well as five or six antique counterfeits. One of the case hinges is somewhat damaged.
The best of the group is a choice lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. There are also denarii of Mark Anthony with Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Galba, Otho and Vitellius; various bronzes, large and small; Greek coins in silver and bronze; and a few Republican denarii. According to the somewhat frayed and damaged inventory list (included), all 100 squares were originally filled, so seventeen coins have gone missing over the last century and a half.
Stanley Clark Bagg (1820 - 1873), was a notary, justice of the peace, president of the English Workman’s Benefit Society, and the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Montreal. With the passing of his father, he became Montreal’s largest landowner, after the Sulpicians. Much of this land he donated to the city, including the parcel now known as Jarry Park. Three streets in Montreal have been named in his honour; Bagg, Clark, and Fairmount, after his manor house.
He was deeply involved in local politics, various philanthropic projects, and the advancement of culture, but his true passion was in Numismatics and Archeology. In conjunction with his deep involvement with the formation and development of the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society, Mr. Bagg published many scientific and historical articles in the local newspapers, as well as in the British and American press. He also gave public lectures, where this cased coin collection was often presented to illustrate his themes.
Recently discovered, and never before offered for sale, this historically interesting collection is an important part of Montreal’s cultural and social history, as well as a significant object in the history of numismatics in North America.
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2400 Ste Catherine Est, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 2J6, Canada
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