Medals Related to Boston | Glossary | Medallic Art Collector

Description

The obverse bears bust of John Hancock facing right. Around, JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; in exergue, famous "John Hancock" signature; artist's signature under truncation, KILENYI

The reverse bears to rectangular fields of leaves surrounding dedication field. Above, DIAMOND JUBILEE; (JOHN HANCOCK signature) / LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY / OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS / 1862 - 1937 / PRESENTED TO / IN TOKEN OF DISTINCTIVE SERVICE / RENDERED IN THE COMPANY'S / SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

The edge is marked ROBBINS CO / ATTLEBORO / BRONZE.

The medal measures 76.5mm and was struck by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	76.5mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:31

Description

The medal's obverse bears kneeling lyre player facing right. Around, BOSTON SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA 1881 - 1956; signed atright top of exergue, F.W. ALLEN

The reverse bears wreath and lyre with inscription, SEVENTY / FIFTH / ANNIVERSARY / MEDAL

The Boston Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1881 by businessman and philanthropist Henry Lee Higginson. It gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, under the direction of Georg Henschel.

This medal is very similar to the Boston Symphonic Orchestra's 50th Anniversary medal. Only the legends are different.

The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1956-047

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	63.4mm
weight	113.7g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:06

Description

This medal's obverse shows Arthur Fiedler facing right. Top right circumference, ARTHUR FIEDLER; Arthur Fiedler's signature in bottom right quadrant; below, signed Miko K.

The reverse bears the Boston Symphony's crest. In center field, BOSTON / SYMPHONY / ORCHESTRA / 1978.

Arthur Fiedler was the long-time director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, a symphony orchestra that specializes in popular and light classical music.

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
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:54

Bronze

Description

The medal's obverse bears a bearded pilgrim over modern Boston skyline. Across at top, "Boston Jubilee"; below, 350; signed MK

The reverse holds a mosaic of Boston sites and landmarks, including the State House, the Bunker Hill monument, North Church, a Swan boat, and the half shell.

The medal was struck in bronze and silver by Monnaie de Paris. The mintage was 9,500 pieces in bronze and an unknown number in silver.

Variant Details

This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 2 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	76mm
mintage	unknown, 9500 authorized

material	Silver
edge6	1980
diameter	81mm
weight	370g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:06