References: MACo 1971-013-003, WR 3
All Medals
Judaism Medal
1971
Golden bronze with white highlights
Description
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with white highlights |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, unlimited authorized |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| 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 |
Inspiration - Aspiration
1944
Silver
Description
The obverse bears herm-type male bust facing upward against massive stylized wings. Around, ALL - PASSES ART ALONE ENDURING STAYS TO US; in lower left field, THE BUST / OUTLASTS / THE / THRONE; in exergue, THE COIN TIBERIUS; at left, incuse, R.H.RECCHIA / ©
The reverse bears nude youth leaping with outstretched arms into starry sky; hills clouds, and rays in background. Around, TOO LOW THEY BUILD WHO - BUILD BENEATH THE STARS
This medal is one of the two war-time SOM medals that were originally struck in silver because copper was largely dedicated to war needs. Apparently, 57 50mm-diameter pieces were struck in bronze but even long-time collectors have not seen any. Some were later struck in the 1970's.
Recchia drew his own inspiration for this medal from poetry, namely Austin Dobson's "Ars Victrix' for the quotes on the obverse and Edward Young's "Night Thoughts" on the reverse. Recchia wrote in the brochure accompanying the medal:
"The bust ... shows the man's mind stretching upwards, to and beyond the flight of the wings of imagination and passing time and depicting man's dreams of seeking higher realms of inspiration."
Recchia's combined message was devoid of war-time propaganda and very humanistic at its core. Or maybe the very fact that it was so humanistic made it a very effective war-time message for an audience that was fighting for the survival of western civilization.
On a personal note, this is the medal that inspired me to become a medal collector when I first saw it on display at the Yale University Art Gallery. To this day, it remains one of my favorite art medals.
This medal was chosen as the 29th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1944. It was first produced in 50mm and was struck in silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. OVerall, the reported production quantity of this medal is 891 small-diameter silver, 57 small-diameter bronze, 150 large-diameter bronze, and 100 large-diameter silver.
References: MACo 1930-001-029, Marqusee 329, SoM 29
Variant Details
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 7 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | FINE SILVER |
| edge12 | |
| diameter | 50mm |
| mintage | 891 reported (for all Silver variants) |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO N.Y. STERLING |
| edge12 | |
| diameter | 50mm |
| mintage | 891 reported (for all Silver variants) |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with tan patina |
| edge6 | |
| edge12 | |
| diameter | 50mm |
| mintage | 57 reported |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY, CONN |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 29th ISSUE-MAY 1944 RICHARD RECCHIA SC (C) |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 150 reported |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MACO- -FINE SILVER - .999+ |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 29th ISSUE-MAY 1944 RICHARD RECCHIA SC (C) ONE OF LIMITED ISSUE OF 700 |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 100 reported |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with tan patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY, CONN |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 29th ISSUE-MAY 1944 RICHARD RECCHIA SC (C) |
| diameter | 50mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MACO-NY-BRONZE |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 29th ISSUE-MAY 1944 RICHARD RECCHIA SC (C) |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Motherhood Medal
1929
Description
The medal's obverse bears a seated mother, facing left, cradling a swaddled baby, bassinet partially visible at left. Around top, MOTHERHOOD; signed at lower left, V.D. Brenner
The reverse bears winged putto on cloud, facing left, blowing a trumpet.
This medal is a restrike of the earlier Circle of Friends medal. The theme proved popular and in 1929 the Medallic Art Company issued these small diameter variants of the original design.
The circular medal measures 50mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1929-025
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N. Y. |
| diameter | 50mm |
| weight | 59.5g |
| mintage | unknown |
Francis Parkman Prize Medal
1961
Description
The medal's obverse bears bust of Francis Parkman, l. Around, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS ˙ FRANCIS PARKMAN PRIZE; signed on truncation, C L SCHMITZ
The medal's reverse bears the Society's seal with motto SIC HISTORIA / DISSIPABIT
The edge bears maker's mark MEDALLIC ART CO NY BRONZE
The Society of American Historians' Francis Parkman Prize is awarded annually for the best nonfiction work of history on an American theme published the previous year. The prize, which carries an award of $2000, is named for Francis Parkman, whose monumental work, France and England in North America (7 vols., Boston: Little, Brown, 1865-92), was widely praised for its literary elegance as well as its historical importance.
This medal measures 70mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1961-019
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO NY BRONZE |
| diameter | 70mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Robert Lee Frost Medallion
1964
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 88.5mm |
| weight | 373.3g |
| mintage | unknown |
Lion of Israel Medal
1969
Description
The obverse bears Lion of Israel before menorah; Star of David at upper right. Signed under lion at right, © E.N. WEISTROP 1965
The reverse bears Moses, facing away, holding the commandment tablets and reading God's law to crowd with faces turned up in awe; sun and mountains in background. Around, HEAR O ISRAEL ~ THE LORD OUR GOD ~ THE LORD IS ONE
The edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO N.Y. BRONZE
The circular medal measures 75.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1969-016
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 75.2mm |
| weight | 277g |
| mintage | unknown |
Man Must Sow to Reap
1950
by Donal Hord
Golden bronze with deep olive-brown patina
Description
The medal's obverse bears kneeling American Indian sowing with digging stick; spirits veiling moonlight above. Below, MAN MUST SOW
The reverse bears American Indian seated in solar circle on rainbow holding two ears of corn; fields of ripe corn below. Between corn stalks, TO / REAP; to right, D H / ©
Hord devoted much time to studying ancient and modern Mexican art, spending a full year in Mexico. His choice of a Native American subject came as no surprise to people who knew his work.
In the brochure accompanying the medal Hord wrote:
"The corn planters of America were responsible for the great pre-columbian civilizations and the survival of the early European migrants—hence the Amerindian planting with digging stick in hand on the obverse side. A license was taken in the background— portraying literally 'dark of the moon,' the favorite planting time of our white forebears. The reverse side, the sun above the rainbow, personifies the moisture and heat bringing to fruition the planter's efforts."
This medal was chosen as the 41st issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1950. Itl measures 73mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. Its reported mintage is 725 pieces in bronze and an unknown number of pieces in silver.
References: MACo 1930-001-041, SoM 41
Variant Details
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 5 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 deep olive-brown patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 41ST ISSUE 1950 - DONALD HORN, SCULPTOR |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 725 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Red-gold bronze with light tan patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 41ST ISSUE 1950 - DONALD HORN, SCULPTOR |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 725 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Red-gold bronze with light tan patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 41ST ISSUE 1950 - DONALD HORN, SCULPTOR |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 725 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Red-gold bronze with light tan patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY, CONN |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 41ST ISSUE 1950 - DONALD HORN, SCULPTOR |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | 725 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | © MEDALLIC ART CO. DANBURY, CT. .999 FINE SILVER |
| edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 41ST ISSUE 1950 - DONALD HORD, SCULPTOR - ONE OF LIMITED ISSUE OF 700 |
| diameter | 73mm |
| mintage | unknown, 700 authorized |
Josiah Willard Gibbs Medal
1964
Bronze
Description
References: MACo 1963-001-025, GANYU 25
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 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 76.4mm |
| weight | 210.3g |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| diameter | 44mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| diameter | 44mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Charles Darwin Medallion
1989
Description
The medal's obverse bears portrait of Charles Darwin, facing left.
The reverse bears giant tortoise.
Charles Darwin was the 119th issue in the prestigious Society of Medalists series. Moss was the first non-American sculptor to be admitted into the ranks of Society of Medalists medalists.
According to Moss, the creation of this medal began in 1982 and was inspired by the anniversary of Charles Darwin's voyage aboard HMS Beagle. Moss first crafted the Darwin portrait in clay with "an earthy fossil-like character, and then when I made a cast in plaster the relief took on a bony quality." She was fascinated by the Giant Tortoise and its relation to Darwin. Moss wanted her medal to portray the strength in both man and beast. The result was a bold contrast between a crude and unfinished-looking portrait and a polished tortoise on finished field.
The medal measures 55mm x 73mm and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. The edition was limited to 2,500 pieces but the actual mintage is unknown.
References: MACo 1930-001-119, SoM 119
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with tan patina |
| edge6 | SOM #119-N-MOSS 2500 LTD ED. |
| dimensions | 55mm x 73mm |
| mintage | unknown, 2500 authorized |
Fairfield County Trust Company 75th Anniversary Medal
1964
Description
The medal's obverse bears spread eagle, facing. Around, THe FAIRFIELD COUNTY TRUST CO.; in exergue, CHARTERED 1889
The reverse bears outline of Fairfield County with superimposed gem-cut diamond. Around, FAIRFIELD COUNTY TRUST / 75 YEARS OF SERVICE TO COMMUNITY; at left, 1889 / 1964
The Fairfield County Trust Company was a local bank that was acquired by the Chase Manhattan Bank in 1992.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1963-012
Medal Details
This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 76mm |
| weight | 178.2g |
| mintage | unknown |