References: Cal FM-1974
All Medals
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | (C) (F mintmark) (73 in box mark) |
edge12 | THE 1974 FRANKLIN MINT ANNUAL CALENDAR/ART MEDAL - BRONZE |
diameter | 76mm |
weight | 251.8g |
mintage | unknown |
material | Silver |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 76mm |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears bust of Avedis Zildjian. Above, CYMBALSMITH; below AVEDIS ZILDJIAN; signed at right, JOHN CALABRO / SC.
The reverse bears image of Constantinople, original home of the business. In inset circle above, Arabic writing followed by AVEDIS / ZILDJIAN CO. / GENUINE / TURKISH CYMBALS / MADE IN U.S.A.; across city scene, 1623 - 1973; below, 350TH ANNIVERSARY.
Avedis Zildjian I (the first) was an Armenian alchemist in the city of Constantinople in the early seventeenth century. While attempting to create gold by combining base metals, he discovered an alloy of copper, tin, and traces of silver with unique sound qualities. In 1618, Avedis used his secret alloy to create cymbals of spectacular clarity and power. The sound of the instruments was so extraordinary that the Sultan invited Avedis to live at court (Topkapi Palace) to make cymbals for the Sultan's elite Janissary Bands. As Avedis' reputation grew, the Sultan gave him the name "Zildjian" in Armenian (Zilciyan in Turkish), a word meaning "son of cymbal maker."
In 1623, Avedis was granted permission to leave the palace in order to start his own business in a suburb of Constantinople named Psamatia. That same business is now nearly four centuries old and has been passed down to Zildjian heirs for fifteen generations. Relocating to America in 1929, Avedis III moved the Zildjian factory to Quincy, MA and then to its current location in Norwell, MA for Zildjian's 350th Anniversary. The business passed to Avedis' son, Armand in 1977 and then to Armand's daughter, Craigie, in 1999. Currently, Craigie and her sister Debbie continue the family tradition in what is recognized as the oldest family-owned business in America.
The medal measures 50mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 50mm |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears two allegorical female figures representing Europe and America, flanking a giant globe spanned by a cable; angel above, Eagle and Lion at the feet of their figures; three small panels below, bearing American Eagle and shield, native with trade goods and ocean in background, and British coat of arms. At bottom, TIFFANY & CO. N.Y.
The reverse bears two ships at sea with others in background. Above, FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / AND CITIZENS OF NEW YORK,; in exergue, COMMEMORATIVE OF THE PART TAKEN / BY HIM / IN LAYING THE FIRST / TELEGRAPHIC CABLE / BETWEEN / EUROPE AND AMERICA IN AUGUST, A.D. 1858
Cyrus West Field (1819-1892) was born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts and rose to world-wide fame for being one of the backers of the first transatlantic telegraph cable. The first trans-atlantic cable was laid from Telegraph Field, Foilhommerum Bay, Valentia Island in western Ireland to Heart's Content in eastern Newfoundland and heralded a new era of communications. While the cable failed after a brief period of service, it proved the feasibility of the concept of instantaneous trans-atlantic communications. Its significance can be compared to the first trans-atlantic flight or the first Moon landing.
The medal bears some similarity to the gold medals that were awarded to Field and his partner, but the reverse is different. Struck by Tiffany and Company, New York, the circular medal measures 69mm in diameter. Only few large-size bronze peices are known to exist.
Images courtesy of Stack's Bowers Galleries, www.StacksBowers.com.
References: Marqusee 377
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material | Copper |
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patina | Satiny medium brown patina |
edge6 | |
diameter | 69mm |
mintage | unknown |
The obverse bears full length statue of Washington surrounded by rays of light and circle of thirteen stars. On left and right of statue, 1783 - 1883; signed below pedestal, C.OSBORNE INV. LEA AHLBORN FEC.
The reverse bears the seal of the New York Chamber of Commerce flanked on left and right by those of the City of New York and the American Numismatic Society. Twelve-line inscription reading TO COMMEMORATE / THE / CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY / OF THE EVACUATION OF NEW YORK / BY THE BRITISH, / AND THE ERECTION / BY THE / CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OF THE / WASHINGTON STATUE / IN / WALL STREET
This is the 6th medal issued by the American Numismatic Society.
Evacuation Day was a local holiday celebrated in New York to mark the departure of the last British troops from New York City on November 25, 1783.
The medal measures 57mm in diameter and was struck by the Royal Swedish Mint in bronze and silver. A total of 332 bronze pieces and only one silver were produced between 1883 and 1885.
Many thanks to Ben Burnham for granting me permission to use the images from his eBay store.
References: ANS 6
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 57mm |
mintage | 332 reported |
material | Silver |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 57mm |
mintage | 1 reported |
References: Cal FM-1981
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | SOLID BRONZE (C) (F mark) (80 in box) |
edge12 | THE 1981 FRANKLIN MINT ANNUAL CALENDAR/ART MEDAL |
diameter | 76mm |
weight | 250g |
mintage | unknown |
material | Silver |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 76mm |
mintage | unknown |
References: MACo 1967-151-003
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
diameter | 69.8mm |
weight | 181.9g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears child, facing, legs and feet tied together and feet swaddled in cloth sack; small flowers and shoots next to child. Heavy wreath with fruit in high relief around.
The reverse bears legend CHILDREN'S / ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL / AND / MEDICAL CENTER
Unfortunately, I do not know which Children's Hospital is commemorated by this medal. If anyone can help out, I'd very much appreciate to hear from them.
The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1984-089
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | © 1984 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE |
diameter | 76.2mm |
weight | 239.1g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears alligator. Above, BROOKGREEN GARDENS; signed below, E Offner 2002
The reverse bears massive striped bass within boldly beaded border. Above, inside border, SOUTH CAROLINA
This was the 31st of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 2003.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
References: BG 31
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material | Bronze |
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diameter | 76mm |
mintage | unknown |
This medal's obverse bears muscular male figure standing in water, holding back two horses with outstretched arms; clouds and lightning in background. Around, COMMEMORATING THE DEDICATION OF LIBBY DAM / KOOTENAI RIVER MONTANA - AUGUST 24, 1975; signed over water at right, WEIN, Sc.
The reverse bears two jumping fish above conjoined American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf. Above, CONSTRUCTED BY THE / U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS / UNDER THE COUMBIA RIVER TREATY / BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES / AND CANADA
This is a really handsome medal that is somewhat reminiscent of much earlier art deco medals.
The circular medal was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut.
References: MACo 1975-152
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Bronze with brown highlights |
edge6 | |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears loin cloth-wearing Judah, facing, holding a lion by its mane; sun to lower left. At upper left, JUDAH; signed in exergue.
The reverse bears Star of David, symbols and names from all twelve medals. In center, THE / TWELVE / TRIBES OF / ISRAEL
Judah, Jacob's fourth-born son, saved his brother Joseph from death and became a symbol of bravery and a leader of men. While he had plotted with his other brothers against Joseph, he secretly devised the plan to release him from the bottom of a well in which he wanted Joseph placed, rather than having him killed. Quoted from the collectors box:
"You, O Judah, your brothers shall praise."
Jacob compared Judah's bravery to that of a lion and said:
"The scepter shall not depart from Judah... tribute shall come to him and the homage of people be his."
This is the fourth 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 1969-100-003, TToI 4
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 |
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diameter | 43mm |
mintage | unknown |
material | Silver |
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diameter | 43mm |
mintage | unknown |