1932 ITHACA NY FIRST NAT'L BANK NEW BLDG MEDAL - ANCIENT ITHACA COIN - ODYSSEUS

Description

This medal (or token) was issued in 1932 for the celebration of the opening of the new building of the First National Bank in Ithaca, New York, and it simulates a coin of ancient Ithaca.  One side has a bust of Odysseus, who in Greek mythology was King of Ithaca (Latin: Ulysses), and the reverse has the words
COIN OF ANCIENT ITHACA - ODYSSEUS
along the rim and, in the center, the words
TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW BUILDING OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ITHACA, N. Y.  MAY, 1932
(note that this was during the Great Depression). The diameter is
approximately 32 mm (1-1/4"), and references indicate that the composition is bronze.
This item is in extremely fine condition, with very light actual wear, signs of handling, toning, and soiling, and it remains fairly bright.
The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description.  NOTE:  The obverse has a much better toned bronze color than in the photo.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction.
Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), .00 in the U. S.
Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
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