References: CoF 7
All Medals
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Tan-gold patina |
edge6 | J.K.DAVISON / PHILA. |
dimensions | 51mm x 76mm |
weight | 143.6g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears portrait of elderly FDR, facing right. Around, FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT - FOURTH INAUGURATION 1945; signed over shoulder at left, JO DAVIDSON
The reverse bears allegorical ship under full sail. Around, THOU TOO SAIL ON O SHIP OF STATE - SAIL ON O UNION STRONG AND GREAT
The circular medal measures 44.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the U.S. Mint. I do not know the medal's mintage.
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 44.4mm |
weight | 51.8g |
mintage | unknown |
The obverse bears nude Columbia seated on winged car, holding palm frond in outstretched left and resting right on cornucopia; on left, rising sun over clouds; on right, clouds. At left above sun, 1892; signed at right with artist's letter V.
The reverse bears dedication: TO / Martin Roche / ONE OF THE DESIGNERS / OF THE WORLD'S / COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION / ON THE FOURHUNDREDTH / ANNIVERSARY / OF THE LANDING OF / COLUMBUS / OCTOBER 21 / 1892
Martin Roche was part owner of the famous architectural firm of "Holabird and Roche", one of the most prolific firms in Chicago. They are known for the Marquette Building, the neo-classical Soldier Field and the New South Wales Building of the Columbian Exposition. The firm was renamed after William Holabird and Martin Roche died and is now known as "Holabird and Root."
Elihu Vedder is famous and well known for his paintings, in particular his illustrations for "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam." He is less well known for his medallic work but this medal is a beautiful and rare example of his skill as a sculptor.
This medal exists in several variations and materials. Vedder's obvese is combined with different dedications to honor designers, managers, and other high-ranking dignitaries of the Exposition. All variations are quite rare.
The circular medal measures 64mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Whiting Manufacturing Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Reddish bronze |
edge6 | |
diameter | 64mm |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears view of the Memorial building. Around, · DEDICATED AUGUST 1967 · / CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A.; under building, WASHINGTON,D.C.
The reverse bears legend within beaded border. Around, GOD · · · COUNTRY · · · HOME / · · · (cross with laurels) · · ·; across center, OUR DEAD / · ARE NOT · / UNKNOWN / SOLDIERS
The Monsignor Edward J. Higgins Memorial Building is located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C., and was dedicated in August 1967, a time when America was heavily involved in the ever more unpopular Vietnam war.
I can't be sure, but the legend on the reverse can be read as a gesture of defiance by the Catholic War Veterans against both the government's handling of the war and the public's increasing lack of support for veterans.
The circular medal measures 63.6mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1967-034
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
diameter | 63.6mm |
weight | 144g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears portraits of Ida Straus at left and and Isidor Straus at right, both in circular fields. Below fields, the couple's birthdays and their death day, - FEBRVARY SIXTH 1849 - and - FEBRVARY SIXTH 1849 - / APRIL FITEENTH NINETEEN HVNDRED AND TWELVE; signed at bottom right, L LENTELLI
The medal's reverse reads ISIDOR AND IDA STRAUS / JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, BROOKLYN, NY / AWARDED TO / (inscribed to HELEN WEISS) / FOR SETTING AN EXAMPLE / OF CONSCIENTIOUS EFFORT AND / LOYALTY TO SCHOOL AND AMERICAN IDEALS
Isidor Straus was a German-American businessman and, together with his brother Nathan, co-owner of department store Macy's. He also served briefly as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He died with his wife, Ida, in the sinking of the passenger ship RMS Titanic.
The rectangular medal measures 100.8mm x 73.6mm and was struck in bronze by the Gorham Company of Providence, Rhode Island. No mintage is reported.
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | GORHAM CO. |
dimensions | 100.8mm x 73.6mm |
weight | 240.7g |
mintage | unknown |
The plaquette's obverse bears a moneyer producing a coin by striking a die with a hammer. Behind him, representations of rare medals from the ANS collection. Signed and dated at lower right, (JOV monogram / 83)
The reverse bears three panels, arranged vertically. In top panel, a screw press; in bottom panel, a Janvier pantographic lathe making a reduction of V. D. Brenner's Lincoln cent; in central panel at left, 1858; at right, 1983; in middle, THE AMERICAN / NUMISMATIC / SOCIETY / (oak leaf) / "parva ne pereant"
This medal was the 54th official issue of the American Numismatic Society in 1983. It was chosen by an ad-hoc committee which selected from designs submitted by seven different sculptors. Marcel Jovine won the design competition (and a cash award of $3,500) but his original design was rejected by some Council members due to male nudity.
Jovine submitted an alternative design that did not include the male nudity and that design was accepted, even though some members quibbled that the moneyer looked like he was going to hit himself rather than the die.
The plaquette was struck in bronze, silver and gold by Stefano Johnson of Italy. The mintage is reported as 2 pieces in gold, 100 in silver, and 500 in bronze. Originally,only 2 gold pieces were produced but Frank Bass' gold piece was lost and so a third piece was struck.
References: ANS 54
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 |
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dimensions | 90mm x 110mm |
mintage | 500 reported |
material | Silver |
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dimensions | 90mm x 110mm |
mintage | 100 reported |
material | Gold |
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dimensions | 90mm x 110mm |
mintage | 3 reported |
References: Murtha 109
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Bronze with black patina |
edge | plain |
diameter | 106mm |
weight | 298.7g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears bust of young Curtis Wheeler, facing left. Around top, ★ CURTIS ★ WHEELER ★; around bottom, ★ 1889 - 1927 ★
The medal's reverse bears winged female figure crowning boy with wreath of laurels. Accross, CURTIS ★ WHEELER ★ AWARD ★ ; around bottom, BOYS' ★ CLUB ★ OF ★ NEW ★ YORK ★; signed at right, Maxwell B Starr
Curtis Wheeler was an associate editor for the New York Herald Tribune and served in the National Guard. During maneuvers on July 6, 1927, his plane's wings collapsed and he and his pilot fell 1,000 feet to their deaths.
The circular medal measures 63.8mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1929-052
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 63.8mm |
weight | 125.8g |
mintage | unknown |
This medal's obverse bears Mercury at left, cornucopia at his feet, gazing upon industrious scene with modern jet, ship, and bales and barrels. Around, 125TH ANNIVERSARY S.E.L. MADURO & SONS, INC. - 1837 - CURACAO · N · A · ~ 1962
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.
This medal is a reprise of a 1937 medal, also designed by Ruotolo, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of S.E.L. Maduro.
The circular medal measures 76.3mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1961-079
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE |
diameter | 76.3mm |
weight | 227.8g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears four segments, each representing a season with a circular field depicting a courting couple. Signed at bottom of lop left segment, (dA monogram)
The reverse bears calendar panel framed by four simecircular fields representing seasons. At top, two circular fields framing Fall field, 19 - 85
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in gold-plated bronze by the Franklin Mint. No mintage is reported.
References: Cal FM-1985
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material | Gold-plated bronze |
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edge6 | 24 KT. GOLD ELECTROPLATE ON BRONZE © (F mint mark) (84 in box mark) |
edge12 | THE 1985 FRANKLIN MINT ANNUAL CALENDAR/ART MEDAL |
diameter | 76mm |
weight | 251.1g |
mintage | unknown |