Medals Related to Mythology

References:   BG 10

The medal's obverse bears unicorn rampant, facing left. To its right, TO / THE / DREAMERS / OF / DREAMS; signed between tail loop, (JOV monogram)

The reverse bears clendar panel flanked by male figure with hound at left and female figure with sword at right; two snails below.  On banner at top, egi quod potui; above calendar panel, MCMLXXXII; below, 1982

The medal's obverse is identical to Jovine's Society of Medalists medal that was issued two years before. That medal had proved to be a hugely popular design and I guess the Medallic Art Company was looking for a way to extend the design's commercial usefulness.

This medal appeas to have been offered to corporate clients with customized edge lettering.  Please let me know what variants you encounter.

The circular medal measures 76.1mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1981-054, Cal MA-1982

References:   MACo 1930-001-107, SoM 107

The medal's obverse bears portrait of Zeus, facing left.

The reverse is empty except for the edition marking: 10/18

In the 1980's John Cook was creating a lot of medallic works with Greek mythology themes.  This appealing amulet was one of them.

It measures 70mm x 65mm and was cast in bronze. The edition is limited to 18 medals, of which the depicted one is the tenth.

References:   BG 13

References:   Cal FM-1986

References:   BG 14

The medallion's obverse bears a centaur playing the pipe. Signed at bottom, (JC monogram) 87

The reverse bears dedication, TO CAROL / FROM JOHN

The parallels between this medal and the Brookgreen Gardens member medal John Cook had created one year earlier are unmistakable.  Cook was definitely in a "greek mythology" phase at that time of his life!

The medal was cast in bronze and measures approximately 91mm in both dimensions. No mintage is reported, but the dedication is an indication that this might be a unique cast for a person who was important to the artist.

References:   BG 15

The medal's obverse bears Aesculap, the ancient Greek god of healing, facing left; above, the serpent, traditional symbol of his power; below, Chiron, the centaur who taught him the art of healing; decorative rosettas around.

The reverse bears a caduceus, embellished with plants found in the Albany area; below, Lamp of Enlightenment from the College's seal. Around top, ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE; around bottom, SESQUICENTENARY - (rosetta) MCMLXXXVIII (rosetta); signed over handle of lamp, (MS monogram)

The circular medallion measures 88.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Roger Williams Mint of Attleboro, Massachusetts. No mintage is reported.