Medals Related to Newark | Glossary | Medallic Art Collector

Description

This medal's obverse bears nude male figure, facing, holding goddess of victory in left and palm frond in right. Around, BY DUTY DONE - IS HONOR WON; at lower left, DUCIT / AMOR / PATRIAE; signed around lower right, HENRY H KITSON FECIT

The reverse bears two fasces to left and right of dedication, GIVEN BY / THE CITY OF / NEWARK / (oak leaves) IN (oak leaves) / APPRECIATION / OF PATRIOTIC / SERVICES / TO / (cartouche)

The edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.

"Ducit amor patriae" roughly translates to "Love of country leads me."

The cicular medal measures 69.5mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

Dick Johnson's fabulous medallic reference lists this medal as produced by Whitehead-Hoag. It is possible that the medal was struck by both companies at different times.

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.
diameter	69.6mm
weight	109g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:24

Description

The medal's obverse bears view of L. Bamberger & Co.'s Newark flagship store.

The reverse bears legend within wreath, L. BAMBERGER Co. / NEWARK, N.J. / 1893 - 1912

Louis Bamberger (1855-1944) was born in Baltimore and came to Newark in 1892. He purchased the bankrupt dry goods emporium Hill & Craig at auction. and renamed it L. Bamberger & Company. Under Bamberger’s leadership, the store became very successful. In 1912 he opened the first section of his completely redone store to the public. This is the event commemorated by this medal. He eventually sold his empire to Macy's, which kept the Bamberger brand alive till 1986. The Newark store was finally closed in 1991.

The circular medal measures 74.6mm in diameter and was probably struck by Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, New Jersey, but I can't be sure because the medal bears neither an artist's signature nor maker's marks. Any additional information would be welcome.

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
diameter	74.6mm
weight	130.2g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:33

Description

The medal's obverse bears female figure and Hermes with caduceus gazing at building; laurels and open scroll at their feet. In exergue, NEW CENTRE MARKET / NEWARK, N.J. / 1923; signed at left edge, KILENYI

The medal's reverse bears city view with cranes and steam shovel in foreground. In exergue, CLIFFORD F. MACEVOY CO. / BUILDERS / NEWARK, N.J.; signed just indside raised rim at 8 o'clock, J. Hansen

The revere was sculpted by V. Joan Hansen, an in-house designer for Newman, and was later reused for the 1925 Chicago Union Station Construction Insurance Medal.

The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the J. F. Newman Company of New York. While no mintage is reported, Harry Waterson estimates it to be around 500 because the medal was a present at a dinner with 500 invited guests. A bronze uniface variant with a diameter of 62.9mm exists in unknown mintage.

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.

edge6	J. F. NEWMAN, INC. N.Y. BRONZE
diameter	63.4mm
weight	125g
mintage	500 reported

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:41

Description

The medal's obverse bears seated nude female at right holding a cup of water to seated nude male's mouth. At top left hebrew letters, at right, artist's signature (JMS monogram)

The reverse bears a view of the new hospital under star of David. In exergue, BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL / NEWARK · NEW JERSEY / · FEBRUARY · 1928 ·

When Beth Israel was founded in 1901 it was located in a former residence on High Street. The hospital grew and prospered along with the Jewish community that supported it. Eventually a grand new building was raised on Lyons Avenue in the Weequahic section. This move confirmed that the Weequahic section had become the center of Jewish community life in Newark. The medal pictured along with this blog was made to mark the opening of the new hospital building.

This is a very beautiful and somewhat rare Swanson medal in Art Nouveau style. At least one large galvano is known to exist. The hebrew letters on the obverse spell an excerpt from the book of Exodus 15:25: "for I am the Lord that heals you."

The circular medal measures 75mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The mintage is not reported.

References: MACo 1928-032

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
diameter	75mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:11

Description

The medal's obverse bears company's seal with streamer bearing MARINE / FIRE / CASUALTY / LOYALTY GROUP INSURANCE. To left and right, 1855 - 1955; across bottom half, COMMEMORATING OUR / ONE HUNDREDTH / ANNIVERSARY

The reverse bears view of company's headquarters with trees and clouds. In exergue,

FOUNDED / 1855 / FIREMEN'S INSURANCE / COMPANY OF NEWARK / NEW JERSEY

The circular medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1955-005

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 16:16