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The medal's obverse bears image of Barred Owl. Above, BROOKGREEN GARDENS; at bottom, South / Carolina
The reverse bears image of farmer harvesting rice above three waves symbolizing water. Signed at bottom, SISKO
This was the 42nd of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 2014.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.
References: BG 42
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 | 75.8mm |
| weight | 231.4g |
| mintage | unknown |
The obverse bears portrait of Hbert H. Humphrey, left. Above, HUBERT H. HUMPHREY; signed over shoulder on right, RAW / © 77.
The reverse reads PRESENTED / BY THE / HUBERT H. HUMPHREY / INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS / UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / IN APPRECIATION OF / YOR SUPPORT / (signature of Hubert H Humphrey) / (UM logo).
Edge marked with MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE.
Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr. (May 27, 1911 - January 13, 1978) was an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson, from 1965 to 1969. Humphrey twice served in the United States Senate, representing Minnesota from 1949 to 1964 and 1971 to 1978. He was the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 1968 presidential election, losing to the Republican nominee, Richard Nixon.
After leaving the Vice Presidency, Humphrey taught at Macalester College and the University of Minnesota before returning to the Senate. The Institute of Public Affairs was named after Humphrey to honor both his public service and his service to the University of Minnesota.
This medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut.
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. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE |
| diameter | 76mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears bare-chested Simeon, facing, sun to his left, building and palm trees to his right.At upper left, SIMEON; signed in exergue, © 1970 - E. WEISTROP
The reverse bears Star of David, symbols and names from all twelve medals. In center, THE / TWELVE / TRIBES OF / ISRAEL
Simeon, Jacob's second son, along with his brother Levi, slew the prince of Shechem and destroyed the city in revenge for their sister Dinah's rape or seduction (apparently sources and interpretations differ). They sold their brother Joseph into slavery. As the notes in the collectors edition box quote:
"The descenants of Simeon will many of them be poor men who will wander from tribe to tribe and beg for bread."
This is the second medal in Elizabeth Weistrop's Twelve Tribes of Israel series. The circular medal measures 43mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintages are reported.
References: MACo 1969-100-010, TToI 2
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 |
|---|---|
| diameter | 43mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| diameter | 43mm |
| mintage | unknown |
References: Murtha 472
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 |
|---|---|
| patina | Glossy bronze |
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 150mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze with reddish brown patina |
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 150mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears portrait of Whitman, facing. Around, 1819 WALT · WHITMAN 1892; dated and signed across, 1925 - FINTA
The reverse bears Prometheus shackled to rock at ankle and wrist, with eagle attacking him from right, clawing at his side, beak raised towards his face. Around, AUTHORS · CLUB · MEMORIAL · FUND; signed and dated across, 1925 - FINTA
The circular medal measures 51.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1925-009
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 | 51.2mm |
| weight | 62.1g |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears nude male lodged between two rock faces, prying them apart with shoulder and outstretched arm; at bottom, ship sailing through opening twoards horizon with skyline of Panama-Pacific Exposition buildings. Around, 1904 THE LAND DIVIDED THE WORLD UNITED 1979 / PANAMA CANAL COMMEMORATION; signed at bottom of two rock faces, NAHL - HYDE
The reverse bears female figure, standing on globe depicting pierced isthmus, holding palm frond and wreath of laurels with cloak or cape of stars behind her; canal with sailing and steam ship behind her. Around, · PANAMA-PACIFIC · INTERNATIONAL · EXPOSITION · / SAN FRANCISCO - 1915
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and wa struck in bronze and silver in unknown mintages.
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 |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | 22 |
| diameter | 76mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The medallion's obverse bears portrait of Helmholtz, facing right, squinting through an optical instrument. Around top right, HERMANN VON HELMHOLTZ; signed at lower left, DAUB
The reverse show optical diagram of object, lenses and observer's eye to left.
Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894) was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions in several scientific fields.
In physiology and psychology, he is known for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space, color vision research, and on the sensation of tone, perception of sound, and empiricism in the physiology of perception.
In physics, he is known for his theories on the conservation of energy, work in electrodynamics, chemical thermodynamics, and on a mechanical foundation of thermodynamics.
As a philosopher, he is known for his philosophy of science, ideas on the relation between the laws of perception and the laws of nature, the science of aesthetics, and ideas on the civilizing power of science.
The circular medallion measures 98mm in diameter and was cast in bronze. No mintage is reported.
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 |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze with light green highlights |
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 98mm |
| weight | 277g |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears seal of the city of Philadelphia with two female figures flanking shield bearing plow and ship, scales of justice held high above. Above, PHILADELPHIA; below, UNITED STATED OF AMERICA; under seal, MDCCLXXXIX
The reverse bears wreath. Around, LES FRANCAIS DE PHILADELPHIE RECONNAISSANTS; in center field, A / A. THIERS. / POUR SERVICES RENDU / A LA / REPUBLIQUE / FRANCAISE / 5 SEPTEMBRE / 1873.
The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. I know neither artist nor mint or mintage. Any further information would be welcome.
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 | 63.4mm |
| weight | 118.4g |
| mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears an eagle standing guard over nest with two eggs in front of Independence Hall and rising sun. Signed, ALBERT LAESSLE.
The reverse bears a laurel wreath around central field with rising sun and legend MEDAL OF AWARD. Around, SESQUICENTENNIAL - INTERNATIONAL - EXPOSITION - PHILADELPHIA / 1776 - 1926.
Leassle designed this medal for an exposition on his "home turf" in Philadelphia. He was justly awarded with his own medal in gold.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck by Baily Banks & Biddle Co., Philadelphia. No mintage is reported.
References: Marqusee 235
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 | Gold-plated bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | B.B.B. Co. PHILA. |
| diameter | 76mm |
| weight | 145.8g |
| mintage | unknown |
References: MACo 1971-013-001, WR 1
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 3 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with olive-green patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, unlimited authorized |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| weight | 63.3g |
| mintage | unknown, 10000 authorized |
| material | 1/10 14k Gold Filled |
|---|---|
| edge6 | 1/10 14kt. G.F. - 24kt Gold Finish |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, 500 authorized |