Medals relating to Ships

The medal's obverse bears galleon under full sail, banner flying from main mast reading EGI QUOD POTUI; at upper right, albatross in flight over island or iceberg; reflections in water. Signed at lower right, (JOV monogram).

The reverse bears calendar panel flanked by sea monsters with albatross above. Below, 1985.

The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in various materials by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintages are reported.

References:   MACo 1984-179, Cal MA-1985

The medal's obverse bears one of Columbus' ships mirrored on a raised globe. At left, 1492; below, Voyage of Columbus; signed at right, M D

The medal's reverse bears American Eagle, hovering over globe. At right, 1992; below, The American Numismatic Society

This medal proved to be a financial disappointment for the ANS.  Sales lagged, probably due to the the fact that Columbus had become a controversial figure over the course of the last 100 years. Instead of the popular hero who discovered a continent he was now widely seen as a symbol of Euro-centric history and colonialism.  This is truly a shame because the medal is quite beautiful and would have deserved wider acclaim.

The square medal measures 68mm x 68mm and was struck by J. Jenkins Sons of Baltimore. The mintage is reported as 2 pieces in gold, 100 in silver and 500 in bronze.

References:   ANS 57

References:   BG 22

The medal's obverse bears three galleons on top of cresting wave at right with sun at left. Around, VOYAGE TO THE NEW WORLD

The reverse bears a Yin/Yang design with one side patterned in a style reminiscent of Native American art. On these patterned strands, MEDAL / COLLECTORS / OF AMERICA; at bottom of design, · · · · · DISCOVER MORE · · · · · ; at bottom · 20 © 17 ·

This is the sixth annual membership medal issued by the Medal Collectors of America.

The circular medal measures 63.6mm in diameter and was struck in silver and bronze. The mintage is reported as 39 pieces in bronze and 24 pieces in silver.