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Description

The obverse bears bust of Lincoln, r. (two button holes on lapel). Around, SALVATOR / PATRIAE.; signed below truncation, EMIL SIGEL FECIT.

The reverse bears wreath around circumference; ribbon running through wreath with inscription PUB. BY THE / AMERICAN / NUMISMATIC / AND / ARCHAEOLOGICAL / SOCIETY / NEW YORK 1867. In center field, IN / MEMORY / OF THE / LIFE AND DEATH / OF / ABRAHAM LINCOLN / BORN FEBRUARY 12. 1809. / DIED APRIL 15. 1865.

This is the second medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. It could also be regarded a variant of the first ANS medal. After the first set of dies broke this second set was created by Sigel. It turned out though that the first set was still usable. Consequently, all circulated pieces were struck using the first set of dies. The second set was only used once in 1915 for the Society's own archive.

The circular medal measures 83mm in diameter. Only one piece in lead is known to have been struck. Additionally, one set of uniface imprints is known.

References: ANS 2

Medal Details

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edge6
diameter	83mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:49

Description

This uniface medal's obverse bears standing woman, cradling pallet in one arm and holding brushes and a winged trophy. Signed at bottom left, V. D. Brenner

This medal exists in many different variants, but this one is a full-sized 3in medal that I believe to be an early one.

The circular medal measures 75.9mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1929-024, 1931-053

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
diameter	75.9mm
weight	168.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 17:11

Description

The medal's obverse bears Washington portrait, facing quarter-left, under eye in the sky with radiant beams of light; underneath, streamer with inscription (acorn) SUO (acorn) SE (acorn) ROE - ORE (acorn) FIRMAT (acorn); right angle and compass at center bottom. Around bottom half, HE WAS A BROTHER - OF THE MYSTIC TIE

The reverse seal of Fredericksburg lodge with masonic symbols and Washington's progress throught the masonic hierarchy. From left throught bottom, to right, NOV. 4 / 5752 / ENTERED / APPRENTICE; MAR. 3 - 5753 / FELLOW - CRAFT; AUG. 4 / 5753 / MASTER / MASON; signed at bottom, I. F. WOOD, DES. G. H. LOVETT, FEC.

The dates on the medal are numbered in the masonic calendar, which can be a bit confusing to non-masons, but we can simply subtract 4,000 from the numbers to get the "common" calendar years. Washington advanced quickly through the apprenticeship stage to emerge a master mason at the young age of 21.

The medal was designed by Isaac F. Wood and the dies were cut by George H. Lovett. It measures 51mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. It appears to be a pretty rare medal though I am not aware of its exact mintage.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
patina	Dark copper-toned patina
edge6
diameter	51mm
weight	57g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:28

Description

References: Cal HM-1997

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
dimensions	51mm x 89mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 10:57

Description

References: Cal FM-1986

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:17

Description

The medal's obverse bears female figure, facing right, lightly resting arm on back of doe while holding down tree branch so doe can reach it. Around, THE · MASSACHUSETTS · SOCIETY · FOR · THE · PREVENTION · OF · CRUELTY · TO · ANIMALS; at left, KINDNESS / IS THE GREAT / VIRTUE · ;to right, · TO LOVE / BEAUTY IS TO / DRAW · NEAR / TO GOD · ; in exergue, MEDAL · OF · AWARD; signed at lower right, RAYMOND / PORTER

The reverse bears lit torch at top and laurel wreath around. Engraved in center field to HOLMES C. HURLL / APRIL 1928

The Massachusetts Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or MSPCA for short, was founded in 1868. Boston Brahmin lawyer George Thorndike Angell began a high-profile protest of animal cruelty, after reading about two horses being raced to death by carrying two riders each over forty miles of rough roads. He joined with Emily Appleton, a Boston socialite and animal lover who provided financial support. They and 1,200 others formed the MSPCA. Among distinguished locals on the first board of directors were John Quincy Adams II, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Saltonstall, and William Gordon Weld.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG
diameter	76mm
weight	173.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 28, 2018 19:02

Description

The medal's obverse bears head of Native American in feathered head-dress facing left.

The reverse bears two leafy stalks flanking legend: SOUVENIR / PENNY / (star) / OF / BOSTON

This is a very large and beautiful "penny" about which I know next to nothing. The "Indian Head" pennies were struck until 1909 and had a design very similar to this on their obverse. There seems to be a wide variety of these Indian Head souvenir medals that pair the beautiful bust on the obverse with different inscriptions or designs on the reverse. Any information on these medals would be appreciated.

The circular medal measures 74.5mm in diameter and appears to have been cast in a base medal and possibly silver-plated.

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material	Silver-plated
edge6
diameter	74.5mm
weight	156.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:14

Bronze

Description

The medal's obverse bears nude male lodged between two rock faces, prying them apart with shoulder and outstretched arm; at bottom, ship sailing through opening twoards horizon with skyline of Panama-Pacific Exposition buildings. Around, 1904 THE LAND DIVIDED THE WORLD UNITED 1979 / PANAMA CANAL COMMEMORATION; signed at bottom of two rock faces, NAHL - HYDE

The reverse bears female figure, standing on globe depicting pierced isthmus, holding palm frond and wreath of laurels with cloak or cape of stars behind her; canal with sailing and steam ship behind her. Around, · PANAMA-PACIFIC · INTERNATIONAL · EXPOSITION · / SAN FRANCISCO - 1915

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and wa struck in bronze and silver in unknown mintages.

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

material	Silver
edge6	22
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:24

Description

This medal's obverse bears bust of Dickey in center field. To left and right, two panels of text vertically bordered by flowers. In exergue, WILLIAM JAMES DICKEY / 1814 - FOUNDER - 1896 / WM. J. DICKEY

The reverse bears two sheep in central field within ring bearing incuse legend 1838 W · J · DICKEY & SONS 1938 / ONE CENTURY; around, bearded angel and scenes from textile plant; at bottom, open book with flower over it; signed at bottom right, Louis Rosenthal

William James Dickey (1814 - 1896) was the founder of W.J. Dickey & Sons, a Maryland based textile manufacturing company. Founded in Baltimore in 1838, the company remained in business until 1972 when it ceased operations, probably during the demise of most of most U.S. American textile manufacturers due to global competition.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Whitehead-Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. No mintage is reported..

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG BRONZE
diameter	76mm
weight	182.4g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Nov 2, 2017 21:12

Bronze

Description

This medal's obverse bears allegorical figure representing the Spirit of Exploration at the top; in the center are two explorers surrounded by Native Americans, some of whom are carrying a canoe. Signed on base, J E FRASER

The reverse bears multi-line inscription: COMMEMORATING / THE / SEVENTY-FIFTH / ANNIVERSARY / OF THE / CHICAGO COIN CLUB / 1919 - 1994 / ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ / "THE DISCOVERERS" / A SCULPTURE BY / JAMES EARLE FRASER / MICHIGAN AVENUE BRIDGE / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; in rectangle below, incuse serial number 00011.

The medal is a reduced replica of a famous Chicago sculpture by James Earle Fraser. The monumental sculpture is one of a set of four that decorate the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley, Jr. paid for both "The Discoverers" and "The Pioneers", this design's sibling monument. The sculpture is dedicated to Father Jaques Marquette, Robert Cavalier de LaSalle, and Henri de Tonti, who explored the Great Lakes area in the late 17th century.

This medal was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Chicago Coin Club, historically one of the most active collectors' organizations to issue medals.

The irregularly shaped plaquette measures 67mm x 89mm. It was struck in a mintage of 1 piece in gold, 36 in silver and 165 in bronze. The original subscription price was $2,165 for the piece in gold, $125 for a silver piece, and $20 for the more common bronze variant.

Variant Details

This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 3 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	67mm
mintage	165 reported

material	Silver
edge6
diameter	67mm
mintage	36 reported

material	Gold
edge6
diameter	67mm
mintage	1 reported

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:28