Calendar Medals

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.

References:   MACo 1984-179, Cal MA-1985

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

The medal's obverse shows a Caterpillar tractor No. 77 on field or rough surface.  Around top, HISTORY OF THE TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR; at bottom, 1904 - 1905

The reverse bears calendar panel with three different tracked Caterpillar tractors to left, right and bottom. Above, 19 (CP logo) 85 / CATERPILLAR

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company.  No mintage is reported.

References:   Cal CP-1985

References:   Cal MC-1986

References:   Cal FM-1986

The medal's obverse bears walking immigrant family, faces turned upwards in silent awe. Across, the famous lines from Emma Lazarus: GIVE ME / YOUR TIRED, YOUR / HUDDLED - MASSES / YEARN-ING TO / BREAT-HE FREE. / THE WR-ETCHED / REFUSE - OF YOUR / TEEMING - SHORE. SE/ND THEESE, - THE HOME/LESS, TEM-PEST-TOST / TO ME. - I LIFT / MY LAMP - BESIDE / THE GO-LDEN / DOOR. Signed at bottom right, (JOV monogram)

The medal's reverse bears Statue of Liberty's head in center; at its right, 19 / 86; signed over left shoulder with (JOV monogram); twelve segments with months around.

In reference to the Statue of Liberty's nickname, this medal is also known as the "Mother of Exiles" medal.

The calendar panel was engraved by John Oliva.  Jovine designed and sculpted both sides but left the area of the calendar panel empty in what is called a "reserve." Oliva then added the calendar panel with all the month name and number lettering.

This circular circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and possibly silver by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut.

Many thanks to CJ Swinko for the excellent photos.

References:   MACo 1985-039, Cal MA-1986

The medal's obverse bears nine signatories of U.S. Consitution arrayed across center of medal, one in the process of signing; scroll with fmaous "We the People" at top, tray with writing implements at bottom. In exergue, 1787 - 1987; signed in tiny letters above exergue at right, O.J.© (G?)

The reverse bears calendar panel with 1987 at top, Constitution Hall at left, and James Madison at right; shield with three stars and stripes at bottom. Along edge at right, JAMES MADISON 1751-1836; along bottom, © MEDALCRAFT MINT, INC.

The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medalcraft Mint of Green Bay, Wisconsin. No mintage is reported.

References:   Cal MC-1987

The medal's obverse bears eagle, wings spread, holding branch in talons, facing right. Signed at bottom right, (JOV monogram)

The medal's reverse bears eagle's head in center; under beak, 19 / 87; twelve segments with months around.

1987 was the Bicentennial Year of the U.S. Constitution.  While the anniversary is not explicitly mentioned on the medal, I would not be surprised if the choice of the Eagle were a nod to Jovine's adopted country.

This circular circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in a variety of materials by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. No mintages are reported.

Many thanks to CJ Swinko for the excellent photos of the bronze variant.

References:   MACo 1986-175, Cal MA-1987

The medal's obverse bears six carousel animals including horse, merlion, zebra, lion, and stag, arranged in circle around heavily ornamented edge. Poles bear labeled flags at center, together reading "QUOD / POSSUM / AGAM / EGI / QUOD / POTUI." Signed at bottom, (JOV monogram)

The reverse bears calendar panel with decorations reminiscent of fair attractions. At bottom, 1988

The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in a variety of materials by the Medallic Art Company. No mintages are reported and I am merely speculating that other variants exist.

References:   MACo 1987-251, Cal MA-1988

The medal's obverse bears dramatic scene of fighting stallions. Signed at lower right, (JOV monogram)

References:   MACo 1988-251, Cal MA-1989