References: MACo 1966-001-003, WWII 3
All Medals
Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Attack on Pearl Harbor Medal
1966
Silver
Description
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 44.4mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER |
| edge12 | 822 |
| diameter | 44.4mm |
| weight | 62.4g |
| mintage | unknown |
Hans Christian Andersen
1955
Golden bronze with light tan patina
Description
The medal's obverse bears head of Danish writer ad story teller facing left. Around, HANS . CHRISTIAN . ANDERSEN; below, 1805 (flower) 1955; below truncation; GEORG LOBER / ©.
The reverse bears swan swimming right. Around, ONE . HUNDRED . AND . FIFTIETH . ANNIVERSARY; below water, G L / (flower) / ©.
This medal was chosen as the 52nd issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1955. This is the first SOM medal that stepped away from philosophical or abstract themes to commemorate specific events or individuals. George Dupont Pratt, one of the SOM founders, had tried to set the Society apart from common practices by discouraging commemorative designs but Lober picked a figure that was different from the usual honorees. As one commenter wrote:
"While I am not partial to commemorative medals, I like this one... It is a pleasant change to have a medal commemorating the simple things in life rather than heroism, statesmanship or political achievement."
The circular medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 681 pieces in bronze and an unknown number in silver.
References: MACo 1930-001-052, SoM 52
Variant Details
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 4 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with light tan patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 52ND ISSUE - NOVEMBER 1955 GEORG LOBER, SC. |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 681 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with light tan patina |
| edge6 | MACO BRONZE |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 52ND ISSUE - NOVEMBER 1955 GEORG LOBER, SC. |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 681 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with light tan patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY, CONN |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 52ND ISSUE - NOVEMBER 1955 GEORG LOBER, SC. |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 681 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. DANBURY, CT. .999 FINE SILVER |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 52ND ISSUE - NOVEMBER 1955 GEORG LOBER, SC. - ONE OF LIMITED ISSUE OF 700 |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | unknown, 700 authorized |
Monarch of the Plains Plaquette
1934
Description
The obverse bears image of powerful buffalo with lowered head. Below, MONARCH OF THE PLAINS; at left edge, 1934; at right edge © / Ruth W Brooks.
The reverse bears large panel of text. At top, THE FIRST DESCRIPTION OF / THE AMERICAN BUFFALO; below, lengthy quote in Spanish; at bottom, © As written in 1542 by (signature) Alvar Nunez Cabeza da Vaca - (RB monogram).
Edge marked with MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / BRONZE.
Ruth Brooks was involved with the "American Bison Monument" project in 1934 and 1935. Her design for the medal's obverse probably reflects that project but I could not find any details. I don't know whether she submitted a design and was not selected or whether she worked on it in some capacity. Your assistance in tracking down more information would be very welcome.
This medal measures 85mm x 60mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: MACo 1934-014
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / BRONZE. |
| dimensions | 85mm x 60mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Potomac Insurance Company Centennial Medal
1931
Description
The medal's obverse bears portrait of Andrew Jackson, facing half left. Below, AT THE TIME THE POTOMAC INSURANCE / COMPANY WAS ORGANIZED "OLD HICKORY" / WAS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / AND SIGNED THE SPECIAL ACT OF / CONGRESS GRANTING THE COMPANY'S / CHARTER.; below, in script, Approved 2nd March 1831 / Andrew Jackson; signed at right, (JMS monogram)
The reverse bears view of Capitol. In centerfield, CENTENARY. / 1831 - 1931; around, THE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ·
The medal measures 70.6mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1931-050
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N. Y. |
| diameter | 70.6mm |
| weight | 143.8g |
| mintage | unknown |
Adam and Eve in the Garden
1989
Description
The obverse bears apple tree with male and female bodies cleverly worked into trunk. Along bottom left and right, BROOKGREEN GARDENS - SOUTH CAROLINA; signed near top at right, Marika '88.
The reverse bears nude male, back turned on left half, nude female facing, holding apple across divide; entire side styled as apple cut in half.
This was the 17th of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1989.
The medal's edge is marked MACO CU.
The apple-shaped medal measures 82mm x 75mm and was struck in copper by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
References: BG 17
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MACO CU. |
| diameter | 76mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Architectural League of New York Painting and Landscape Medal
1920
Description
The medal's obverse bears male figure at right, seated on bench, chin resting on his hand, looking pensively at city's skyline to his left; painter's tools at his feet. Around top right, ARCHITECV-RAL; in exergue, · LEAGUE · ; on bench, N.Y.
The reverse bears female figure, r., holding victor's laurels in outstretched hand and palm fronds in other. Signed at bottom right, H.A. MacNeil / FECIT
The circular medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: Baxter 351, MACo 1920-012
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| mintage | unknown |
Gemini Ashtray
1946
by Paul Manship
Copper-toned bronze
Description
References: Murtha 466
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Copper-toned bronze |
| edge | plain |
| diameter | 150mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze with green patina |
| edge | plain |
| diameter | 150mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze with black patina |
| edge | plain |
| diameter | 150mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Seventh Day Adventists Medal
1972
Red golden bronze with light tan highlights
Description
References: MACo 1971-013-016, WR 16
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Red golden bronze with light tan highlights |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, unlimited authorized |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | AMI .999 FINE SILVER |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| weight | 61.8g |
| mintage | unknown, 10000 authorized |
| material | 1/10 14k Gold Filled |
|---|---|
| edge6 | 1/10 14kt. G.F. - 24kt Gold Finish |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, 500 authorized |
Henry de Forest Baldwin Medallion
1939
by Paul Manship
Description
The uniface medallion bears portrait of Henry de Forest Baldwin, facing right. Around top, · HENRY · DEFOREST · BALDWIN · ; to left, (CA) for Century Association; signed and dated under truncation, · MANSHIP · 1939 ·
Henry de Forest Baldwin (1862-1947) was a decendant of Roger Sherman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Baldwin started practicing law in New York City in 1888 and became an influential reformer and anti-corruption fighter. He was eulogized as a rock-ribbed "Connecticut Yankee" and a "noble Roman" upon his death in 1947. Baldwin served as president of the Century Association, a prestigious New York City club that also counted Manship among its members.
The circular medallion measures 100mm in diameter, 113.5mm in height when counting the loop, and was cast in bronze. It is not known how many medallions were cast.
References: Murtha 395
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge | plain |
| dimensions | 100mm x 113.5mm |
| weight | 206g |
| mintage | unknown |
Rose My Life and Heart Plaque
1930s
Description
The plaque's obverse bears portrait of young woman, facing right.
The reverse is inscribed with: you are my / life and heart / forever in this world / my only love Rose / Paul Cricchio
This beautiful declaration of love by the artist to his wife or future wife is mounted on a wooden board with a cut-out that in turn is covered by a latched brass lid. Upon opening the lid, the dedication becomes visible.
The plaque measures 247mm in diameter and was cast in bronze. No production numbers are reported.
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 247mm |
| mintage | unknown |