Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

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Lot 261: A Pair of United States Navy Challenge Coins, including a Naval Air Station Jacksonville Example

This auction ended on December 11, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £6

A pair of circular challenge coins, crafted from gold-toned metal with enamel detailing, presenting a modern, commemorative style. The first coin, identified through web intelligence as a United States Navy Naval Air Station Jacksonville Challenge Coin, features “NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE,” “30-14-09N,” “081-40-49.8W,” and “15 OCTOBER 1940” surrounding a central seal on its obverse. Its reverse displays “NAS JAX” with a colorful enamel design depicting a stylized Florida flag, a propeller aircraft, and a winged emblem. The second coin’s obverse reads “LIEUTENANT COMMANDER” arching above a silver-toned eagle crest and shield over naval rank insignia on a blue enamel field. Its reverse side is inscribed “UNITED STATES NAVY” above a detailed rendering of naval vessels and an oak leaf cluster, with “V.H. DOVA” on a banner.