Medals Related to Democracy | Glossary

Bronze

Description

The obverse bears half-length seated portrait of Grover Cleveland, r.; above at right, within wreath of ivy, VOX POPULI; above left, GROVER CLEVELAND; below, (ANS seal) MDCCCXXXVII * MDCCCCVIII.

The reverse bears seated allegorical figure representing Democracy, holding starred sphere in her raised left hand, right hand supporting table of law, face upturned at the words PVBLIC OFFICE / A PVBLIC TRVST. Background depicts public building with pillars, monumental column with eagle perching on top, and oak trees. Below, * PRESIDENT * / MDCCCLXXXV * MDCCCLXXXXIII; at left bottom, signed J E ROINÉ

This medal was issued to commemorate the life and works of Grover Cleveland (1837-1908), the 22nd President of the United States. He was an immensely popular President who won the popular vote three times though that was only sufficient to elect him President twice. This achievement was all the more remarkable because he was running as a Democrat in a time of Republican dominance.

This medal was the 22nd official issue of the American Numismatic Society.

The rectangular medal measures 78mm x 89mm and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 2 pieces in gold, 50 in silver and 100 in bronze.

References: ANS 22, Baxter 302, MACo 1908-001, Marqusee 336,337

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MED ART CO
dimensions	78mm x 89mm
weight	225.2g
mintage	100 reported

material	Silver
edge6	STERLING MED ART CO
dimensions	78mm x 89mm
weight	241.2g
mintage	50 reported

material	Gold
edge6
dimensions	78mm x 89mm
mintage	2 reported

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:21

Description

The medal's obverse depicts standing Liberty with flag and shield bearing American Eagle. Around, THAT THE WORLD MIGHT BE SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY

The medal's reverse bears sword and laurels with superimposed cartouche. Around, ∙ SONS ∙ OF ∙ MOUNT ∙ KISCO ∙ NEW ∙ YORK ∙ / 1917 - 1919; across top of cartouche, WORLD WAR; at bottom left, GORHAM CO.

I have not been able to identify this medal's artist or story and would appreciate any information regarding it.

The medal measures 50.7mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Gorham Company of Rhode Island. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	50.7mm
weight	57.9g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 17:06

Description

Chambellan designed this medal in the early 1930's for the National Association of Manufacturers.

The obverse bears the Statue of Liberty in the center with light radiating from behind its head. From left to right depictions of the Capitol, orator in front of listening crowd, church, printing press, machinery, and skyscrapers. Above, LIBERTY; signed R. CHAMBELLAN SC.

The reverse bears bowl of fire labeled FREEDOM resting on tripod with legs inscribed REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY, CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, and FREE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE. Workers and a mother with children in front of smokestacks and buildings. Along rim on left, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS.

This medal expresses the belief in the benefits of a capitalist democracy, with economic freedom being one of the pillars on which freedom rests.

This bronze medal has a diameter of 76mm and weighs 171g. It was struck by the Medallic Art Company in New York.

References: MACo 1940-064, Marqusee 108

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	171g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:39

Description

The medal's obverse bears nine signatories of U.S. Consitution arrayed across center of medal, one in the process of signing; scroll with fmaous "We the People" at top, tray with writing implements at bottom. In exergue, 1787 - 1987; signed in tiny letters above exergue at right, O.J.© (G?)

The reverse bears calendar panel with 1987 at top, Constitution Hall at left, and James Madison at right; shield with three stars and stripes at bottom. Along edge at right, JAMES MADISON 1751-1836; along bottom, © MEDALCRAFT MINT, INC.

The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medalcraft Mint of Green Bay, Wisconsin. No mintage is reported.

References: Cal MC-1987

Medal Details

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

material	Bronze
edge6	© THE MEDALCRAFT MINT, INC. GR. BAY, WI. BRONZE
diameter	76.2mm
weight	242.2g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 11:19