Ceres

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Gold-plated bronze

Description

The obverse bears the goddess Ceres in profile right. Around, CERES BLESSING SO IS ON YOU. Below, JG © 39.

The reverse bears the blooming rose with two bees. Around, SCARCITY AND WANT SHALL SHUN YOU.

This medal was chosen as the 20th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1939. It was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported production quantity of this medal in bronze is 937 pieces. The silver mintage was limited to an edition of 700 but no actual mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1930-001-020, Marqusee 196, SoM 20

Variant Details

This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 4 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
patina	Gold-plated bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. GOLD PLATED
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTIETH ISSUE JOHN GREGORY - SCULPTOR
diameter	73mm
mintage	937 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Bronze
patina	Golden bronze with very light tan patina
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY,CONN
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTIETH ISSUE JOHN GREGORY - SCULPTOR
diameter	73mm
mintage	937 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Bronze
patina	Golden bronze with very light tan patina
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY,CT.-BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTIETH ISSUE JOHN GREGORY - SCULPTOR
diameter	73mm
mintage	937 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Silver
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTIETH ISSUE JOHN GREGORY - SCULPTOR
diameter	73mm
mintage	unknown, 700 authorized

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:57

Description

The obverse bears seated Ceres, goddess of Plenty, holding cornucopia in right and cradling seated calf at her left; around edge, pig, sheep, chicken and cow. Around inside of center field, DODGE & OLCOTT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD; at bottom in small cartouche, D.& O / ESTABLISHED (????)

The reverse bears inscription FOR / OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION / TO THE GROWTH & WELFARE / OF THE MEAT PACKING INDUSTRY / AWARDED / TO / (cartouche) / 19 (cartouche)

While Dodge & Olcott were mainly known as a chemical firm that created basic ingredients for perfume and apothecary needs, they also seemed to have a presence in the agricultural sector. I was not able to track down any public news articles relating to this award but D&O sponsored scholarships for promising agrichemical students.

This medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York.

References: MACo 1955-054

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	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:12