American Numismatic Society

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.

The obverse bears sprig of three oak leaves; above, ribbon bearing legend PARVA NE PEREANT; around AMERICAN NUMISMATIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY / (acorn) MEMBER'S MEDAL (acorn)

The reverse bears oak wreath around center field. Around, FOUNDED AT NEW YORK MDCCCLVIII / INCORPD MDCCCLXV; signed below wreath, G.H.L.

This is the third medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. It was "the first draft" of the membership medal. The reverse die was rejected and a new version was created for the next official medal.

The circular medal measures 42mm in diameter. Only 12 pieces in white metal are known to have been struck.

The obverse bears sprig of three oak leaves; above, ribbon bearing legend PARVA NE PEREANT; around AMERICAN NUMISMATIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY / (acorn) MEMBER'S MEDAL (acorn)

The reverse bears oak wreath around center field. Around, FOUNDED AT NEW YORK MDCCCLVIII / INCORPD MDCCCLXV; signed below wreath, G.H.L.

This is the fourth medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. It was the membership medal that was handed out to most members. Different prices were charged to those who had subscribed to the cost of the dies and those who wanted to purchase the medals afterwards. Subscriber prices were $50 for the medal in gold, $5 for silver and $1.50 for bronze.

The bronze piece shown is engraved to Alfred Rowell. As best as I can tell he practiced law in New York City.

The silver piece shown is engraved to A. J. Drexel Biddle who was the subject of a novel (written by his daughter), which was adapted both as the Broadway play and as a Disney motion picture titled The Happiest Millionaire.

The circular medal measures 42mm in diameter. It was struck in gold, silver and bronze in unknown mintages.

The obverse bears an Egyptian obelisk, sunburst behind; below, arms of the United States, surmounted by American Eagle; arms of New York City to right. Around, DISCIPULUS EST PRIORI POSTERIOR DIES; signed at bottom C.O. INC

The reverse bears inscription. Around, PRESENTED TO THE UNITED STATES BY ISMAIL KHEDIVE OF EGYPT / 1881; in center, QUARRIED AT SYENE / AND ERECTED AT HELIOPOLIS BY / THOTMES III / RE-ERECTED AT ALEXANDRIA / UNDER AUGUSTUS / REMOVED TO NEW YORK / THROUGH THE LIBERALITY OF / W.H. VANDERBILT / BY THE SKILL OF / LIEU. COM. H.H. GORRINGE U.S.N.

This is the fifth medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. The circular medal measures 42mm in diameter. Its mintages are a bit unclear. There is one gold piece, at least 2 silver pieces and an unknown number pieces struck in bronze and white metal.

The obverse bears full length statue of Washington surrounded by rays of light and circle of thirteen stars. On left and right of statue, 1783 - 1883; signed below pedestal, C.OSBORNE INV. LEA AHLBORN FEC.

The reverse bears the seal of the New York Chamber of Commerce flanked on left and right by those of the City of New York and the American Numismatic Society. Twelve-line inscription reading TO COMMEMORATE / THE / CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY / OF THE EVACUATION OF NEW YORK / BY THE BRITISH, / AND THE ERECTION / BY THE / CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OF THE / WASHINGTON STATUE / IN / WALL STREET

This is the 6th medal issued by the American Numismatic Society.

Evacuation Day was a local holiday celebrated in New York to mark the departure of the last British troops from New York City on November 25, 1783.

The medal measures 57mm in diameter and was struck by the Royal Swedish Mint in bronze and silver. A total of 332 bronze pieces and only one silver were produced between 1883 and 1885.

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The obverse bears bust l. of Charles Edward Anthon. Around, CHARLES EDWARD ANTHON, LL.D.; signed below truncation, LEA AHLBORN.

The reverse bears five-line inscription within wreath of oak (left) and laurel (right); ANS seal at center bottom. Around, PRESIDENT AMERICAN NUMISMATIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 1869 - 1883; in center, BORN IN / NEW YORK CITY / DEC. 6. 1822. / DIED AT BREMEN / JUNE 7. 1883.

This is the 7th medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. Anthon served, with interruptions, as the ANS' President for many between 1867 and his death in 1883. The Society commemorated him with this medal in 1884. While the original subscription was soon filled, subsequent medal sales lingered for many years as both bronze and silver medals were still available for sale thirty years later in 1915. Members appreciated the medal's artistry and quality but they were not impressed by the likeness.

The medal measures 68mm in diameter and was struck by the Royal Swedish Mint in bronze and silver. A total of 15 silver and 85 bronze pieces were produced in 1884.

The obverse bears bust of Daniel Parish, l. Around, DANIEL PARISH, JR.; signed to left of bust, LEA AHLBORN FEC.

The reverse bears inscription within oak and laurel wreath. FROM HIS / FELLOW NUMISMATISTS / IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION / OF HIS ZEAL FOR AND / DEVOTION TO THE / SCIENCE; around wreath, ANNO SEXTO PRAESIDENTAE SOCI. AMERI. NUMIS. ET ARCHAEOL. / * MDCCCLXXXX *

This is the eighth medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. Daniel Parish, Jr. joined the ANS in 1865 and succeeded Charles Anthon as President of the Society in 1883. He held that office for 13 years, into 1896.

The circular medal measures 46mm in diameter. Its mintage is 1 piece in gold, 1 in silver and an unknown number in bronze.

The obverse bears bust of Columbus l. wearing cap. Around, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GAVE A NEW WORLD TO HUMANITY / + ; signed below truncation, TIFFANY & CO. N.Y.

The reverse bears wreath around circumference with ANS seal at 4:30. In center field, AFTER / FOUR HUNDRED / YEARS OF PROGRESS / FREE AMERICA / HONORS ITS / DISCOVERER

This is the 9th medal issued by the American Numismatic Society.

The circular medal measures 77mm in diameter and was produced by Tiffany and Company of New York City. The mintage for this medal is unknown.