References: MACo 1976-171, Cal MA-1977
All Medals
Salute to Old Glory Calendar Medal
1977
Description
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | © MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - BRONZE |
| edge12 | 2725 |
| diameter | 76.1mm |
| weight | 263.4g |
| mintage | unknown |
Miami University Robert Hamilton Bishop Medal
1936
Description
The medal's obverse bears bust of Bishop facing left. In two lines around bottom half, · ROBERT · HAMILTON · BISHOP · FIRST · PRESIDENT · OF · / (leaves) MIAMI · UNIVERSITY (leaves); signed under truncation at right, EBH
The reverse shows college building with three bare trees, two flanking, one in front. Around top in three lines, WILLIAM · HOLMES · McGUFFEY : ROBERT · CUMMINGS · SCHENK : BENJAMIN · HARRISON / ·· DAVID · SWING ·· WHITELAW · REID ·· JOHN · SHAW · BILLINGS ·· / HENRY · MITCHELL · McCRACKEN : ANDREW · DOUSA · HEPBURN ·; in exergue, KIYOSHI TOMIZAWA / AWARDED FOR / MERITORIOUS PUBLIC / SERVICE / 1937
Robert Hamilton Bishop (1777-1855) was a Scottish-American who became the first President of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Before that he was an early sympathizer with the plight of black slaves. In 1815, he organized a Negro school at Pisgah in Woodford County, Kentucky, and in 1816 he opened a school for African-American girls at Transylvania. His 1824 history of the church in Kentucky gave credit to the slaves Peter Durrett and his wife for founding and building up the First African Baptist Church of Lexington, Kentucky. Late nineteenth -century histories noted only white churches in Kentucky.
Miami University maintains a page with all recipients of the Bishop Medal.
Issued by Miami University, the circular medal measures 70mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: MACo 1936-002
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 70mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The Allston Family
1983
Description
The obverse bears William and Rachel Allston walking in front of their Brookgreen Plantation home. Above, 1739 - WILLIAM ALLSTON - 1781 / PLANTATION OWNER; in exergue, BROOKGREEN GARDENS / SOUTH CAROLINA
The reverse bears Washington Allston seated at his easel, pallette and brush in hand. Around, 1779 WASHINGTON ALLSTON 1843 - DISTINGUISHED PAINTER
This was the eleventh of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1983. Overall, I find the design of this medal a bit static and wooden. It's not one of the strongest Brookgreen Gardens medals.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
References: BG 11
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| diameter | 76mm |
| mintage | unknown |
The Great White Fleet Plaquette
1907
Description
The medal's obverse bears portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, facing left; at left, anchor within wreath and scrollwork. Across, THEODORE / ROOSEVELT / PRESIDENT / OF THE / UNITED / STATES; signed at bottom right, BARBER
The reverse bears three ships under steam on wide ocean expanse; at left, female figure holding chart with imprinted globe; nude child figure raising flag. in exergue at right, HAMPTON · ROADS · DEC · 16 · 1907 / DEPARTURE · OF · UNITED · STATES · ATLANTIC / FLEET · ON · CRUISE · AROUND · THE · WORLD; signed at bottom left, MORGAN
By 1907, tensions between Japan and the United States were increasing. Japan had just won the war with Russia and the U.S. had acquired new territory in the Pacific as a consequence of the Spanish-American War. Neither country was interested in a war with the other and Roosevelt decided to sailt the Atlantic Fleet around the world, both as a show of strength and as a symbol of American goodwill.
On December 16, 1907 a fleet of sixteen American battleships set sail on a world cruise of friendship, diplomacy and propaganda. The flagship was the USS Connecticut, which was commanded by Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. The battleships were painted white save for gilded scrollwork on their bows. This color scheme would later be responsible for the name "The Great White Fleet."
The plaquette was a coproduction of the two senior engravers at the U.S.Mint: Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan. Barber designed the obverse and Morgan the reverse.
The plaquette measures 83mm x 62mm and was struck in bronze by the U.S. Mint. The mintage is not known to me.
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| dimensions | 83mm x 62mm |
| weight | 146.8g |
| mintage | unknown |
F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Co. Centennial Ornament
1942
Description
The uniface ornament shows the overlapped obverse and reverse of the Schaefer Centennial medal. This piece was originally attached to the top of a decorative box. It is marked STERLING and quite handsome in its own right.
The ornament measures 88.8mm x 46.8mm and is struck in sterling silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
Medal Details
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| material | Sterling silver |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| dimensions | 88.8mm x 46.8mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Actors' Fund Medal of Honor, Second Version
1958
Description
This medal's obverse bears three draped allegorical female figures, the rightmost holding a mask. On left and right of figures, ACTORS' - FUND / JUNE 8 1882; signed at lower right, BEACH
The medal's reverse bears the traditional masks of tragedy and comedy. Incuse around top, ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA; dated and inscribed to recipient at bottom, AUGUST 6, 1964 / FLOYD W. STOKER
The edge is marked with MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
The Actors' Fund Medal was inaugurated on May 9, 1910 when it was first presented to President William Howard Taft. The award was revived in 1958, and since 1992, when Shubert Organization President Bernard B. Jacobs was recognized, the award has been presented at an annual fundraising gala in New York City. Since then, leading actors and organizations have been recognized with this high honor which is awarded to individuals and organizations that enrich the entertainment community.
In 1964 the award went to three recipients: Angus Duncan, Zero Mostel and Floyd W. Stoker. This particular medal was awarded to Floyd W. Stoker.
The original medal bore the legend NEW YORK / 1910 on the obverse. It was only awarded once in 1910 and then never again. There has been some controversy whether the original medal was co-issued with the American Numismatic Society because a tiny ANS seal can be found on the medal's obverse. However, there is no documentation that supports that this medal was an ANS issue.
The medal measures 70mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: Baxter 240, MACo 1958-007
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. |
| diameter | 70mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Restoring America's Heritage Calendar Medal
1986
Description
References: Cal MC-1986
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| patina | Bronze with dark brown highlights |
| edge6 | MEDALCRAFT MINT, INC. GR. BAY, WI. BRONZE |
| diameter | 76.2mm |
| weight | 225g |
| mintage | unknown |
Irish Free State 2 Florin Galvano
1927
by Paul Manship
Description
The galvano bears a jumping salmon facing left with stylized waves and briar rose below. Above and below 2 / Florin, all within beaded border
In 1926, Paul Manship was given the opportunity to participate in an international competition to design the coinage of the Irish Free State. Dublin-born poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) had proposed a general motif of animals and items associated with Irish life, including a horse, hen, ram, salmon, hare, wolfhound, wood duck, harp, and bull’s head.
Manship lost the competition to English sculptor Percy Metcalf, but graciously acknowledged that, had he been on the jury, he would have made the same decision.
The circular galvano measures 114.8mm in diameter.
References: Murtha 211
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge | plain |
| diameter | 114.8mm |
| weight | 220.4g |
| mintage | unknown |
Rose My Life and Heart Plaque
1930s
Description
The plaque's obverse bears portrait of young woman, facing right.
The reverse is inscribed with: you are my / life and heart / forever in this world / my only love Rose / Paul Cricchio
This beautiful declaration of love by the artist to his wife or future wife is mounted on a wooden board with a cut-out that in turn is covered by a latched brass lid. Upon opening the lid, the dedication becomes visible.
The plaque measures 247mm in diameter and was cast in bronze. No production numbers are reported.
Medal Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | |
| diameter | 247mm |
| mintage | unknown |
Calendar Medal
1985
Bronze
Description
The medal's obverse bears galleon under full sail, banner flying from main mast reading EGI QUOD POTUI; at upper right, albatross in flight over island or iceberg; reflections in water. Signed at lower right, (JOV monogram).
The reverse bears calendar panel flanked by sea monsters with albatross above. Below, 1985.
The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in various materials by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintages are reported.
Variant Details
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| material | Bronze |
|---|---|
| diameter | 76.2mm |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver-plated bronze |
|---|---|
| edge6 | (C) 1984 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANVURY, CT. - BRONZE .999 SILVER-PLATED |
| diameter | 76.2mm |
| weight | 183.6g |
| mintage | unknown |
| material | Silver |
|---|---|
| diameter | 76.2mm |
| mintage | unknown |