References: MACo 1971-013-018, WR 18
All Medals
Congregationalism Medal
1975
Bronze with brown highlights
Description
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze with brown highlights |
| edge6 | AMI BRONZE |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, unlimited authorized |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| 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 |
Greater New York (Charter Day) Medal
1898
Bronze
Description
The obverse bears five seated female figures representing the five burroughs, the names of each burrough beneath them. Behind figures, within ornamented pediment supported by two columns, inscription, NEW YORK / JANUARY 1 / MDCCCXCVIII; view of New York harbor in background; seal of Society at bottom. Around, COMMEMORATING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ABOUT THE PORT OF NEW YORK
The reverse bears four vignettes divided by the four arms of a Dutch windmill. Starting on left, in counter-clockwise direction, the vignettes depict Peter Minuit purchasing Manhattan Island from the Indians, Henry Hudson's Halve Maene, the Dutch evacuating Fort Amsterdam, a Contiental Army officer reading the Declaration of Independence. Around, (tulip) MAY 4 1626 (scallop shell) SEPT. 2 1609 (crown) SEPT. 8 1664 / JULY 9 1776 (eagle)
This is the 13th medal issued by the American Numismatic Society.
The medal measures 64mm in diameter. Designed by Edward Hall and modeled and struck by Tiffany & Company, the reported mintage for this medal is 1 piece in gold, and unknown numbers in silver and bronze. I own a piece that—at least according to PCGS—seems to be struck in copper and is not documented in the great Miller book on the ANS medal series.
References: ANS 13, Marqusee 197
Variant Details
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 |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 64mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 64mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Gold |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 64mm |
| mintage | 1 reported |
Katherine Jane Weinman Medallion
1915
Description
This uniface medal bears child's bust with knitted cap and sweater, facing left, surrounded by border of holly. To left and right, KATHERINE - JANE / WEINMAN - IN · HER / FOVRTH - YEAR; under truncation, · M · C · M · X · V ·; signed at right, FE (AAW monogram) CIT
Adolph Alexander Weinman created several medals depicting his mother and his children. This is one of two depicting his daughter Katherine Jane at age 4. The other was completed three years later when she was 7.
This instance of the medal is mounted on a wooden board with two screws. It is surrounded by a carved, pearled border and set above two flower rosettes at the bottom. It came from the household of Ruth Walker Brooks.
The circular medal measures 97mm in diameter and was struck in bronze.
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 97mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Abraham Lincoln Centennial Medal
1909
Bronze
Description
The obverse bears full-length seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln at a table, signing the Emancipation Proclamation while winged Fame is crowning him. (ANS seal) in upper left corner. Below, 1809 ABRAHAM * LINCOLN 1909; signed in upper right corner, J.E. ROINÉ SCP
The edge is marked WHITEHEAD-HOAG 50
This uniface medal was the 24th official issue of the American Numismatic Society. Originally struck by Whitehead-Hoag, the Medallic Art Company of New York issued a restrike in 1959.
The rectangular medal measures 73mm x 101mm and was struck by the Whitehead-Hoag of Newark, New Jersey. The reported mintage is 2 pieces in gold, 75 in silver and 100 in bronze.
References: ANS 24, Baxter 300, Marqusee 333
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | WHITEHEAD-HOAG - 50 |
| dimensions | 73mm x 101mm |
| weight | 216.3g |
| mintage | 100 reported |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | STERLING - 30 - WHITEHEAD-HOAG |
| dimensions | 73mm x 101mm |
| weight | 271g |
| mintage | 75 reported |
| material | Gold |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| dimensions | 73mm x 101mm |
| mintage | 2 reported |
American Friends of Lafayette Medal
1934
Description
The medal's obverse bears standing figure of Lafayette, with right arm leaning onto pedestal with conjoined busts of Washington and Franklin. On pedestal, AMERICA'S / ADOPTED / SON; around, MDCCLVII - LAFAYETTE - MDCCCXXXIV; signed in exergue, 19 (JF monogram) 34
The medal's reverse depicts sword intertwined with branches of laurel, oak, and palm at center. Surrounding legend, THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LAFAYETTE -/- MAY XX - MCMXXXIV / CENTENARY OF HIS DEATH."
The edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y.
John Flanagan had already created a Lafayette medal in 1920 to commemorate the Knights' of Columbus donation of a Statue of Lafayette to the French city of Metz.
The medal measures 64mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. Its mintage is not reported.
References: MACo 1934-024, Marqusee 139
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. |
| diameter | 64mm |
| weight | 129.3g |
| mintage | unknown |
Charles W. Eliot Medal
1926
Description
The medal's obverse bears portrait of bespectacled Charles W. Eliot, facing left. To his right, Charles W. / Eliot; signed around bottom left, KILENYI
The reverse bears two laurel branches crossed over Harvard's book. Across center field, REPLICA / OF / MEDALLION / EXECUTED BY / J.F. NEWMAN / INCORPORATED / NEW YORK
Charles William Eliot (1834-1926) was selected as Harvard's president in 1869. He transformed the provincial college into one of the most famous universities in the world. Eliot served until 1909, having the longest term as president in the university's history.
Harry Waterson, the Kilenyi specialist, records this medal as a variant of a medal that's part of the Storer reference, catalogued as Storer1910a. That medal has the subject's name at the top and the artist's signature in the right field.
The circular medal measures 41.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by J.F. Newman, Inc. of New York. No mintage is reported.
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | J. F. NEWMAN, INC. |
| diameter | 41.2mm |
| weight | 26.7g |
| mintage | unknown |
S.E.L. Maduro & Sons 100th Anniversary Medal
1937
Description
This medal's obverse bears Mercury at right, cornucopia at his feet, gazing scene with sailing ship, and group of people at left; large house and sun in background. Around, FIRST CENTENARY S.E.L. MADURO & SONS / 1837 - CURACAO - N - W - I - 1937
The reverse bears front facing bust of founder before seascape with anchor to his left and dolphin to his right. Around, S · E · L · MADURO FOUNDER - · 24TH JANUARY 1837 ·
The company was established by Salomon Elias Levy Maduro in 1837. He started his own ship's agency and bunkering services company in the port of Curacao. During the years that followed his sons joined him in the business. Under the name of S.E.L. Maduro & Sons it evolved into a holding company with interests in real estate, travel and leisure activities, and a variety of services related to the shipping and transportation industry.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1936-031
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 76mm |
| weight | 230.8g |
| mintage | unknown |
Presbyterianism Medal
1971
Golden bronze with dark olive-brown patina
Description
References: MACo 1971-013-004, WR 4
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 | Golden bronze with dark olive-brown patina |
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
| diameter | 44.5mm |
| mintage | unknown, unlimited authorized |
| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Golden bronze with gun-metal 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 |
| 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 |
Ticking Away Calendar Medal
1999
Bronze
Description
References: Cal HM-1999
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | © 1999 - HOFFMAN MINT - CALENDAR MEDAL - CARMEL, CA - BRONZE |
| diameter | 76.1mm |
| weight | 216.5g |
| mintage | unknown, 1999 authorized |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| diameter | 76.1mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Boston City Medal for Girls
1821
Description
The obverse bears Boston silhouette in decorated medallion. Above, CITY MEDAL; below, 1821.
The reverse bears banner and flowers. In banner, AWARDED / TO; below, F. W. MITCHELL, SC. This medal is dedicated to Catharine E. O'Brien and is dated 1861.
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston and briefly attended the public grammar school there before he left for Philadelphia to join his brother. When Franklin died, he left £100 sterling to the City of Boston for medals to be given to the best boys in the then 7 public schools (3 to each school, for a total of 21 per year initially). These medals were first awarded in 1792 and were the prototypes of all school medals that followed.
By 1821 girls were now also attending the public schools and it was regarded as unfair to exclude them from merit awards. As only boys were attending public grammar school at the time Franklin had made his will, the School Committee reasoned that he probably meant "children" when he wrote "boys." They therefore created a new medal that was awarded to girls.
In 1821 Boston was still officially a town, so the banner read "Town Medal." In 1822 Boston became a city and the medal was updated to account for that change.
The medal measures 34mm in diameter and was struck by the United States Mint. This medal is catalogued as Julian SC-11 and SC-12.
Medal Details
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| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 34mm |
| mintage | unknown |