$5,000
Vernon, Dai. Vernon's Spinning Coin. Vernon's personal dollar-size "spinning coin" bearing his profile, signature, depictions of his props and the anagram "VOLCN" integrated into its design. A cast copy from the original die-struck image in solid 14-karat gold, presented to and owned by Dai Vernon. Good condition. With: A re-struck Vernon Spinning Coin (gold plated), in very good condition. The Vernon Spinning Coins were originally struck and sold on Vernon's 1976 farewell lecture tour. The acronym "VOLCN" stands for "Vernon, O'Malley (designer of the coin), the Larsen family, Joe Cossari (who accompanied Vernon on the tour), and Nielson, who arranged the tour.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-01-30
