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1905 Lewis and Clark Expo Coins and Medals From the U.S. Mint
By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ……
We wind our way to 1905 in this series covering the coins, medals, and tokens produced in conjunction with the seven largest expositions and world’s fairs held between 1876 and 1926 in the United States. Technically, the 1905 exposition is not considered a “world’s fair” by the Bureau of International Expositions. However, many Americans, especially numismatists, include the Lewis and Clark Expo of 1905, held in Portland, Oregon, on the list because of the two commemorative gold dollars it spawned and the historical significance of both the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Oregon Trail itself.
The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition commemorated the 100th anniversary of an expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast. Their journey began in 1803 and was to help explore and survey land recently acquired in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
While commemorating a significant historical event, the exposition in Portland, Oregon in 1905 was held just seven months after the conclusion of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904. However, that event had purposely been postponed an entire year to allow greater participation including the 1904 Olympic Games and the 1904 Democratic National Convention.
Selling the Concept of a Fair
The Oregon Historical Society suggested the centennial celebration to “sell” the idea of the exposition, but ultimately it was all about promoting local and state business in Oregon. After all, the four prior United States expositions had been successful in terms of both promotion of their respective city or region and numerous advertising opportunities.
Local officials and dignitaries were able to unify behind the exposition theme: “Westward The Course of Empire Takes Its Way”. The real motivation behind the event was to promote Pacific trade. Once the idea was sold to a handful of businessmen and companies who invested funds, the backing for the exposition–including funds from the state–fell into place rather quickly.
The success of both the Columbian and Louisiana Purchase World’s Fairs in terms of advertising was hard to argue against. How can anyone buy a new product if they don’t know about it or where to buy it? Remember, there was no radio or television advertising at that time. Newspapers and circulars were the news outlets of the day.
And word of mouth, especially when it was something new, was a big deal!
Nearly 20 million visitors had attended the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, but regardless of the short period of time between that event and the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, the Portland expo drew nearly 1.6 million paid visitors (50 cents admission for adults and 25 cents for children) and saw more than 2.5 million total visitors. The vast majority of those attending were from the Pacific Northwest, with only six percent of the total attendance visiting from east of the Mississippi River.
While “Westward The Course of Empire Takes Its Way” was the theme of the fair, the overall goal was trade with our Pacific Rim neighbors, including Japan and China. Portland was a major economic center near the West Coast, with the Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific railroads all having a terminus there. There is no question that the promoters had a strong international trade pitch with railroads from Portland serving (or connecting to) the entire U.S.
Oregon boasted several natural resources, but the two most noteworthy were wheat and lumber. Much of the wheat from the Northwest was milled in Portland at one of the largest flour mills in the West. Oregon’s timber industry was also exceptionally strong, with Oregon ranking second in wooded acreage in the U.S. and leading the nation in standing lumber with 300,000,000 board feet.
As early as 1895, a local dry goods merchant named Dan McAllen suggested that Portland needed “some sort of international fair” to “mark the new century and pull itself out of its economic slump.” Nothing happened for several years while economic conditions weren’t favorable, but by the middle of 1900 the idea of a fair was more attractive.
J.M. Long of the Portland Board of Trade is credited with bringing together a provisional committee that started preparations for a fair. Shortly after, a permanent board was established with Portland General Electric Company head Henry W. Goode as president.
Much of the success of the Portland expo was due to the cooperation of a fairly large group of local businessmen who either served on the board and/or donated substantial funds. Like successful fairs held previously, the overall unity in purpose embraced by the backers of the fair could be credited for much of the fair’s profit, too.
1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Coins and Medals
The 1904 and 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition Gold Dollars feature the only U.S. coin design with a two-head design (the two explorers both have a bust portrait on the coin, one appearing on the obverse and the other on the reverse). They were also the only U.S. commemorative gold dollars struck and dated in multiple years.
- PCGS #7447 – 1904 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar, 10,025 minted
- PCGS #7448 – 1905 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar, 10,041 minted
Much like the 1893 Isabella Quarter from the Columbian Exposition, both the 1904 and 1905 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollars are scarce today and command a significant premium. Conversely, the nation’s first two commemorative gold dollars, the 1903 Jefferson and McKinley Gold Dollars, sold in much larger numbers. This is most likely due to the overall larger attendance of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition versus that of the Lewis and Clark expo. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition drew 20 million versus the 2.5 million who attended the Lewis and Clark expo; thus, the Lewis and Clark expo offered a much smaller market.
Both of the Lewis and Clark Gold Dollars saw greater numbers produced than sold, but the unsold examples of each were melted quickly. Regardless of the surviving mintage of either, the scarcity and prices for both the coins, not to mention the medals, from the Portland expo are due to the smaller number of initial sales.
The Official Souvenir Dollar
The official souvenir dollar was designed by Mint Engraver George T. Morgan and struck at the expo by the United States Mint on the fairgrounds at an exhibit in the government building. They measure 34 millimeters in diameter and were struck in various metals.
- PCGS #642740, HK-325 – 1905 L&C Souvenir Medal, .990-fine silver / 306 grains; issued for $1.25 (Rarity-5)
- PCGS #642671, HK-326 – Gilt-Bronze / 250 grains; issued for 50 cents (R-5)
- PCGS #642672, HK-327 – Bronze BN / 250 grains; issued for 25 cents (R-5)
- PCGS #642673 – Bronze RB; “
- PCGS #642674 – Bronze RD; “
- PCGS #620670, *HK-327a – Brass (250 grains); issued for 25 cents
*Not listed in the So-Called Dollars reference book, but numismatic researcher Bill Swoger claims most common.
Other Medals and Tokens
There are several issues of So-Called Dollars and Souvenir Gold Tokens that were issued for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The So-Called Dollars related to the expo, originally identified as “souvenir” dollars HK-328 through HK-334, are detailed below:
- PCGS #642745, HK-328
For the most part, these privately made medals were of the same design for HK-328 through HK-333b with the Government Building on the reverse, but HK-334 has a slightly different obverse and the Washington State Building on the reverse.
- PCGS #642758, HK-334
The souvenir Oregon Gold Tokens were issued in 1/4 (25 cent) and 1/2 (50 cent) denominations portraying Mount Hood on the obverse with the legend “L&C EXPO 1905” over and “Mt. Hood” underneath. The reverse sports a leafed vine with grapes surrounding the 1/4 or 1/2 and “OREGON” over and “GOLD” beneath.
- PCGS #527123, X-Tn1
- PCGS #532418, X-Tn2
Regional Pride
Visitors to the Lewis and Clark Exposition were treated to exhibits from 21 nations and 16 U.S. states. Curiously, this was really a Western exposition. Of the 16 states represented, only three – Maine, Massachusetts, and New York – were from the East. The U.S. government was well represented, including the Mint exhibit where the official medals were struck.
Some of the largest international exhibits included that of Japan, which cost more than a million dollars and featured amazing cultural artifacts in porcelain and silk. Italy’s pavilion featured lovely marble statuary. Both Germany and France spent enormous sums on their exhibits also.
When considering the distances and the potential modes of transportation available to an individual of that time, one realizes why Portland wanted their own fair. Attracting 16 states and 21 foreign governments to participate is quite impressive. The international participants had more logistical issues and farther to travel.
Not only were the vast majority of the population of Portland, the state of Oregon, and the entire West Coast much too far from Buffalo, New York, for the Pan-American Exposition in 1901, but the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904 was itself a monumental journey in its day for someone traveling from the shores of the Pacific.
Where to Next?
The overwhelming support for a Panama-Pacific Exposition was evident early on, but no metropolitan area or region could or would try to sponsor a major international event until 1915, when the Panama-Pacific Expo was held in San Francisco. While there were historical anniversaries like the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition in 1907, and both the Hudson-Fulton Celebration and the Alaska-Yukon Territory Exposition in 1909 on opposite coasts, none of them rose to world’s fair status.
In this seven-part article series reviewing the coins and medals that the U.S. Mint produced for our major U.S. Expositions from 1876 to 1926, the 50 years spanned in this coverage doesn’t seem long in historical terms. And yet, virtually everything had changed in that 50 years. Not only had the United States itself advanced immensely in terms of both communication and transportation, but indeed the world had become a much smaller place.
Telephone usage, while not widespread in 1905, continued to grow and would become commonplace by 1926. Ocean liner and rail travel were one’s best options for covering long distances in 1876, but by 1905 automobiles were gaining traction.
Air travel was still all but unknown in 1905, but humans had flown in a motorized aircraft by that time. By 1926, people had flown planes on combat missions during the Great War. Airshows had become popular events by the time the nation celebrated its Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 1926.
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1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Coins and Medals Struck by the U.S. Mint
By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ……
In part four of this series, we arrive at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, for which the United States Mint struck two commemorative gold dollar coins and a slew of medals. We’ll also touch on a couple of the myriad of medals, tokens, and other items historically tied to the 1904 World’s Fair
The Significance of the 1904 St. Louis Exposition
In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte of France sold the massive piece of land in North America involved in the Louisiana Purchase to Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Comprising some 827,000 square miles of land, the purchase nearly doubled the geographical size of the U.S. at that point in time. Jefferson was a forward thinker who had long-term goals of acquiring the Louisiana Territory, which secured the Port of New Orleans and access to the entire Mississippi River basin. Jefferson was also enamored with the possibility of an inland water route to the West Coast through the interior of the continental United States.
A Centennial Exposition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase was proposed as early as 1898. Both Kansas City and St. Louis vied for the honor, given their central location in the nation in the territory consumed by the purchase. Strong local backing in St. Louis and early planning were crucial, but $10 million of the $15 million needed to host the expo was in place by 1901!
Ironically, one of the biggest proponents of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was President William McKinley, who actively supported the St. Louis World’s Fair project after organizers visited him at the White House in February 1901. Later that year, on September 6, 1901, McKinley was shot while attending the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition in New York. He died of his injuries eight days later.
With widespread backing and sufficient funding, organizers were able to plan for the fair relatively early compared to other expos. City planner George Kessler created the master design for the fair, which sprawled across a fairground nearly two square miles in size and went on to draw some 20 million visitors. The formal opening of the fair occurred on April 30, 1904, with the 1904 Olympic Summer Games, the 1904 Democratic National Convention, and the 1904 American Numismatic Association (ANA) convention held concurrently with the expo.
St. Louis Exposition Commemorative Coins and Medals
Coins produced for the expo included the 1903 Jefferson Gold Dollar and the 1903 McKinley Gold Dollar, which were sold at the fair in a booth helmed by prominent numismatist Farran Zerbe.
In addition to these commemorative gold dollars, the United States Mint also struck an amazing souvenir medal design across seven different metals. Engraver George T. Morgan designed the souvenir medal, most of which were struck on the grounds of the expo. While the obverse rightly portrays both Jefferson and Napoleons’ busts, Morgan’s reverse work is exceptional, depicting the continental U.S. with the Louisiana Purchase superimposed in high relief on the amazingly detailed map.
Also produced were five different award medals, some of which were struck in various metals. Adolph A. Weinman’s designs for all five award medals were exceptional in both aesthetic appeal and subject matter. Weinman’s later work on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar would be evident especially on the exceptional award medals for the Louisiana Purchase Expo.
Most of the medals were struck at and sold in the Government Building at the fair by Treasury Department employee Charles Stouthard Muir. Of the seven different metal issues of the Official Souvenir Medal, HK-299 through HK-304, are all obtainable with rarity ratings between R-3 and R-6, but for the unique gold issue HK-299a which is classified as R-10.
A total of nearly 90,000 of these medals were produced on the fairgrounds and most (copper and bronze) sold for 25 cents each. The exceptions were for the silver, which was originally priced at $1 and later $1.25 (evidently, 6,002 pieces were struck at the mint in 1905 and 1906), with the gilt and gold-plated bronze versions selling for 50 cents apiece.
- PCGS #642693, HK-299 – Silver (Rarity-4)
- PCGS #642694, HK-299a – Gold
- PCGS #642695, HK-300 – Gold-Plated Bronze
- PCGS #642696, HK-301 – Copper BN
- PCGS #642697 – Copper RB
- PCGS #642698 – Copper RD
- PCGS #642699, HK-302 – Yellow Bronze
- PCGS #642700, HK-303 – Bronze BN
- PCGS #642701 – Bronze RB
- PCGS #642702 – Bronze RD
- PCGS #642703, HK-304 – Gilt
St. Louis World’s Fair Award Medals
The award medals produced for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition comprise a highly impressive group of medallic art for the period. There were five levels of award medals given, all designed by Weinman and struck at the U.S. Mint.
Produced in several unique shapes, there were Grand Prize, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Bronze Medal, and Commemorative Award Medals. All five of these award medals were made in “government bronze”, although the “gold” and “silver” medals were issued with a gilt and silvered finishes, respectively.
- Grand Prize Medal, PCGS #910671 – Five-Point Shield Design, 74 x 60 millimeters; H-30-90 (Mintage: 3,300)
- Gold Award Medal, (PCGS #910670 Gilt Silver, PCGS #888062 Gilt Copper) – Three-Point Shield Design, H-30-70
- Silver Award Medal, Square design, 2.625” x 2.625”; H-30-50 (PCGS #804837, Bronze)
- Bronze Award Medal, Round Design, 2.5” diameter; H-30-40
- Commemorative Award Medal, Three-Point Shield Design, 3” x 3”; H-30-110
Among the many commercial medals and tokens produced at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, a “Souvenir Coin of Admission” was issued by the Louisiana Purchase Souvenir Coin Company and is not related to the exposition company itself. The round and octagonal issues comprise So-Called Dollar numbers HK-305/305a for the round issues and HK-306 and 307 for the octagonal issues.
Both sizes of the medal were struck in brass, and while many are serial numbered on the medals themselves, there are also examples of each size without serial numbers. The round examples are under #25000 and the octagonal examples are all over #25000.
- PCGS #642705, Round
- PCGS #642707, Octagonal
These privately struck commercial issues were confused with official Mint issues, and the company itself disappeared. While many of the first 25,000 round St. Louis Expo medals had been sold, another order for 25,000 octagonal examples was placed without the vendor obtaining official recognition either as an official souvenir or concession dealer. Most of these octagonal issues were purchased by souvenir and coin dealers.
Other Collectibles Relating to the 1904 World’s Fair
There were many other interesting items produced that tie into the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. To be sure, anything presidential in nature demands attention, and President Theodore Roosevelt was prominently featured on numerous advertising items from the fair.
Postcards were also immensely popular in terms of both communication and advertising. Today, when many of us take an exciting trip or see something interesting, some of us post a photo of it on social media. In 1904, countless people shared these intriguing experiences via postcards. Postcards both conveyed a message and served as bragging rights, especially when sent from a famous location or event, such as the Louisiana Purchases Exposition.
Meanwhile, Zerbe, who was selling 1903 Jefferson and McKinley Commemorative Gold Dollars at his expo booth, also had other novelty items for sale there. Among them was a wooden postcard picturing the obverse of both Commemorative Gold Dollars. He offered to mount either coin or both in a pendant or stick pin as a marketing feature, though most purchasing these coins passed on the mounting.
The Louisiana Purchase Centennial was commemorated in virtually every medium available at that period in time. And isn’t it human nature to want to bring a souvenir home? Decades later, many people still find Louisiana Purchase Exposition items fascinating and highly collectable. Someone who found them especially exciting was well-known coin dealer and collector Robert L. Hendershott, who authored fair guidebook 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Mementos and Memorabilia (1994). Hendershott’s book lists and has images of hundreds of items from the fair. Why was he so fascinated with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition? He attended as a child in 1904!
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Stack’s Bowers Nov. 2023 Whitman Auction Earns Near $23 Million
The November 2023 Whitman Coin Expo auction held by Stack’s Bowers Galleries focused on U.S. coins, paper money, tokens, medals, and physical cryptocurrency. Live and online sessions offered select pieces from such noteworthy collections as the Louis Eliasberg, Sydney F. Martin, and Fairmont collections. Altogether, the sale earned a total of $22,958,460 USD (including buyer’s fee) that included several record prices.
CMQ and CMQ-X certified coins were met with a good reception in the November 14 Rarities Night session of the sale. Two Eliasberg coins lead the entire sale: an 1855 Kellogg and Co. $50 gold coin (PCGS PR63 CAM) went for $780,000 USD, and an 1860 Clark, Gruber, and Co. “Pikes Peak” $20 gold coin (PCGS AU-55) garnered $552,000.
Only a few 1907-D Liberty Head Proof $20 gold double eagles are known to exist. One of them, an example graded PCGS PR62, achieved a price of $432,000 in this Stack’s Bowers sale.
The Kronen Set of U.S. gold coins was the Fairmont selection offered in the Whitman auction. A Carson City 1872-CC $5 gold half eagle (PCGS EF45 CAC), Winter 1-B, sold for $18,000, and a Carson City $10 gold eagle (PCGS EF45) from 1875, Winter 1-A, went for $22,800. An 1866-S No Motto double eagle (PCGS AU53 CAC) garnered $45,600.
Stack’s Bowers also offered Part V of the Sydney F. Martin Collection of Colonial Coins and Medals at the Whitman Expo, which also hosts the annual meeting of the Colonial Coin Collectors’ Club (C4). Visit StacksBowers.com for prices realized.
Other colonial highlights include an Eliasberg (ca. 1616) Large Portholes Sommer Islands sixpence that sold for $72,000 and a gold “1799” (ca. 1800) Washington Funeral Urn medal that went for $66,000.
Outstanding results from the Muddy River Collection of Massachusetts Silver Coins include an R-8 1652 Noe-17.5 Oak Tree sixpence that garnered $9,600 and a 1652 Noe-6 Large Planchet Pine Tree shilling that achieved $20,400.
Numismatic Americana also featured strong action, highlighted by a freshly discovered 1789 East Florida Carlos IV Proclamation medal (4 reales) that went for $72,000.
American Paper Money achieved excellent price results in two sessions that earned a total of $2,873,156–visit the company’s website for more info.
The Stack’s Bowers November 2023 Physical Cryptocurrency offering also took place over two sessions, with a 2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin leading the way at $55,200.
Complete prices realized for the Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2023 Whitman Auction can be found at StacksBowers.com.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is now accepting consignments of U.S. coins, medals, tokens, and paper currency for the Official Auction of the Spring 2024 Whitman Baltimore Expo. To find out how to consign to this or any other future Stack’s Bowers auction, please call 800-458-4646 or email Consign@StacksBowers.com.
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U.S. Marine Corps Bronze Medal Now Available for $20
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U.S. Marines Bronze Medal on Sale December 14
The U.S. Marines Bronze Medal, part of the Armed Forces Medals Program, will be available for direct purchase from the United States Mint starting at noon Eastern on December 14, 2023. The bronze version of the silver medal has a diameter of 1.5″ (38.1 mm). It consists of 95% pure copper and 5% zinc.
The obverse design features three Marines armed with M4 rifles just after an amphibious landing. While two marines walk over a hill, another Marine hides in the grass to provide cover. At sea in the distance, a U.S. warship can be seen over the third Marine’s shoulder. Inscriptions on this side of the medal include U.S. MARINE CORPS and EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN. Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) artist Emily Damstra designed the obverse, and U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill sculpted it.
The reverse design features the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem surrounded by a border of rope. HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT, the core values of the Marine Corps, are inscribed clockwise along the top of the side. The Marines’ famous motto SEMPER FIDELIS (“Always Faithful”) is inscribed counterclockwise along the bottom. AIP artist Laurie J. Musser designed the reverse, and United States Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna sculpted it.
The initial retail price of the U.S. Marines Bronze Medal is $20 USD. “Remind Me” alerts can be set up on the Mint’s product page here (product code MMCS2). You can browse the Mint’s complete selection of Armed Forces medals and other medallic products here.
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1901 Pan-American Exposition Medals From the U.S. Mint
By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ……
This entry in my series of articles about the World’s Fair expositions held between 1876 and 1926 details the medals and tokens of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, which was held in Buffalo, New York. While there are only three different Pan-American Medals or So-Called Dollars from the Expo, the tragedy that occurred there mandates its inclusion in any survey of the most important fairs.
Triumph and Tragedy at the Buffalo Expo
The Expo was held from May 1 to November 2, 1901, and drew more than eight million attendees. There were at least 5,300,000 people who paid the 50-cent admission price. Subscriptions of both stock and capital bonds totaling $5,000,000 USD sold out very quickly, and an additional $800,000 was raised between state and federal grants.
Ultimately, the success or failure of these expositions was due to the rail service available for potential attendees. The Chicago and North-Western Railway advertised “through” train service to multiple major cities. Buffalo had won out as the host city versus Niagara because of the rail services they had available.
On the grounds themselves, the miniature railway built and operated by the manufacturer McGarigle Brothers was a big hit. For 10 cents, attendees could ride the train, its nine-foot engine pulling small gondola cars with double seats over a 15-inch track accessible via six locations on the fairgrounds. These miniature railways manufactured by the McGarigle Brothers were quite popular at other fairs as well.
The significance of the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition in U.S. history is pivotal. Electricity lit the fairgrounds, which was still a novel concept at time.
Among the other headlines was an appearance on September 5, 1901, by President William McKinley, who spoke these words in an address at the exposition:
“Expositions are the timekeepers of progress. They record the world’s advancement. They stimulate the energy, enterprise, and intellect of the people; and quicken human genius. They go into the home. They broaden and brighten the daily life of the people. They open mighty storehouses of information to the student.”
Probably no president before or after McKinley did more to promote international expositions and world’s fairs. But his connection to the fair is known for much more tragic reasons. While greeting citizens at the exposition on September 6, President McKinley was shot in what can only be regarded as an act of terrorism. McKinley succumbed to his injuries nine days later and his young vice president, Theodore Roosevelt, succeeded him.
In a pamphlet published for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904, President McKinley’s “Last Public Address and Proclamation” from the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition was included. The quote cited above from McKinley’s 30-minute address at the 1901 expo is but a snippet of his amazingly prescient speech.
The assassination of McKinley was a tragedy for our nation, and the events that unfolded in the coming days would signal a transition for our nation culturally. While McKinley was a steadfast, conservative product of the 19th century, Roosevelt proved revolutionary in many ways, most notably for numismatists as the catalyst for a redesign of our U.S. coinage. Events like this “connect the dots” in the inevitable march of history.
Pan-American Expo Medals and Tokens
The United States Treasury Department exhibit at the exposition was housed in the U.S. government buildings, situated near where visitors entered from the esplanade. Within the Treasury Department exhibit, the United States Mint struck the official medals for the exposition.
The U.S. Mint official medal was struck on the grounds in silver, copper, and brass. This medal, designed by G.T. Brewster, depicts an Native American figure astride a soaring eagle on the obverse, with a relief map of the Western Hemisphere and the logo from the fair on the reverse.
These official medals are designated as follows:
- PCGS #642671, HK-287 – Silver (Rarity-6)
- PCGS #642672, HK-288 – Copper BN (R-7)
- PCGS #642673 – Copper RB
- PCGS #642674 – Copper RD
- PCGS #642675, HK-289 – Brass (R-8)
Other So-Called Dollars issued for the Pan American Expo include the President McKinley Assassination Dollar and the Buffalo Dollar. These medals are designated as:
- PCGS #642676, HK-290 – McKinley Brass (R-6)
- PCGS #642677, HK-290a – Aluminum (R-6)
- PCGS #642678, HK-291 – Buffalo Brass (R-5)
In addition to the Mint and Treasury Department installation, there was another highly significant numismatic display at the Pan-American Expo. Separate from the Mint exhibit, in a small dedicated building bordering the midway, was an exhibit housing what was dubbed the “First Coin Machine Used By the U.S. Mint” serving as a souvenir concession. This steam press, which was used at the Philadelphia Mint from 1836 through 1874, was earlier displayed at the Centennial and then the Columbian expositions in 1876 and 1893, respectively.
This steam-operated press struck souvenir medals in two designs, including one serving as a Pan-American memento and the other featuring the Lord’s Prayer. They were offered from 25 cents to $2.50 for gold-plated and 14K compositions. The Lord’s Prayer design was offered in sterling silver for 35 cents, in addition to the gold issues.
Lord’s Prayer Medal
- Gold-plated
- Sterling Silver
- 14K gold
Pan-American Medal
- Gold-plated
- 14K gold
Each of these souvenir coins included a card describing the press itself and the two souvenir token designs available from Historic Coin Press Co. of Buffalo, NY.
After the Expo
As with most fairs, the majority of the buildings and grounds of the Buffalo Pan-American Expo were cleared afterward. The only major building to survive from the fair is the New York State Building. But in a case of pure happenstance, the souvenir Pan-Am Coin Concession Hut survived the teardown. William Simon of the Simon Brewing family bought the hut and moved it to his property in Gardenville, New York, shortly after the fair.
The hut, used as a gazebo and goat shed, was rediscovered in 1999, although the story of the hut’s history was known to the family. The Werner family, current owners of the Gardenville property, contacted the Buffalo History Museum in 1999, inquiring if they would be interested in having it. Today, the shed has been restored to its original glory and is housed at the Forest Avenue Resource Center of the Buffalo Museum. Incidentally, the original fairgrounds has been a residential neighborhood for more than a century.
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Columbian Exposition Coins and Medals Struck by the U.S. Mint
By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ……
Continuing my series on the World’s Fair expositions held between 1876 and 1926, we move to the year 1893 and the Columbian Exposition, by which point the United States Mint had been producing circulating coins for a century. Although the Mint had produced medals for the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, among other special occasions, United States commemorative coins in the formal sense were a new idea.
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, the headquarters of minting operations for the United States, produced many different coins and medals. The predominant duty of the United States Mint is to provide coins to be used in commerce by their citizens. However, the Philadelphia Mint had not only the most resources but also exceptionally skilled staff who wanted to show others what they could do.
The U.S. Mint produced both the 1892 and 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollars as well as the 1893 Isabella Quarter for the Columbian Exposition. Perhaps the most well-known classic commemorative half dollar, issued in both the 1892 and 1893, the Columbian Expo Half Dollars were produced in such large numbers that some were returned to circulation after the fair. The issue prices of 75 cents for the Isabella Quarter and $1 for the Columbian Half Dollar were too steep for many fairgoers.
Even today, circulated examples of either half dollar are available for $25 to $30, but the Isabella Quarter wasn’t as copiously produced. Circulated examples in grades between XF40 and AU50 can bring more than $200. Examples of all three coins related to the Columbian Expo are much more valuable in uncirculated grades.
The Official Columbian Exposition Medal
The official medal for the Columbian Exposition was struck by the U.S. Mint. There was one major design type that today is defined by two varieties based on the size of lettering – large letters and small letters.
Both varieties were made in brass, but an estimated three or four Proof aluminum specimens of the large-letter variety strikes are known.
Large Letters
- PCGS #642418, HK-154 (Rarity-2)
- PCGS #642419, HK-154a (R-9)
Small Letters
- PCGS #642420, HK-155 (R-2)
The Saint-Gaudens Columbian Exposition Award Medal
There was a growing amount of dissatisfaction with America’s coinage during the late 19th century. In terms of coinage from other world powers, some considered the coins of the United States to be dull and old fashioned. American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was on the sculpture board of the Columbian Exposition, was awarded the contract to design the Columbian Awards Medal. The whole idea was to create a design that could compete favorably with European sculptors.
The Augustus Saint-Gaudens Dollar design was completed near the end of the Exposition in 1893, but due to administrative matters it wasn’t ready for its official presentation until 1896. The Saint-Gaudens Dollar, cataloged as PCGS #642541 and HK-223, is a 38-millimeter copper medal produced carrying award-winning designs from both Saint-Gaudens (obverse) and United States Mint Chief Engraver Charles Barber (reverse).
The hub and dies for the medal were produced at the Philadelphia Mint but the striking was done by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut. These award medals were presented in velvet-lined aluminum presentation cases with elaborate filigree work.
Other Columbian Exposition Coins and Pieces
Commercially and promotionally, the Columbian Exposition also unleashed a tidal wave of tokens, medals, exonumia, and varied advertising items covering nearly every medium available at that time. Promotional and advertising items were distributed by the thousands. Souvenirs made of aluminum were quite popular because of their unusual light weight. The novelty of the metal, as being so much lighter than other metals, made aluminum-based medals and tokens good sellers.
While there were three coins and two medals produced by the U.S. Mint for the Columbian Exposition, the number of So-Called Dollars issued in relation to the fair were quite numerous. So-Called Dollars numbered HK-156 through HK-243c are all Columbian Exposition issues.
A breakdown of the different categories of Columbian Exposition-related So-Called Dollars is listed below. Take special note of the New Aluminum Dollars, Exhibition Palace Dollars, and Columbus Bust Dollars for the large number of issues just these three categories represent.
- Declaration of Independence Dollar: HK-156 & 157
- Discovery of America Dollar: HK-158
- New Metal Aluminum Dollars: HK-159-162a
- Bird’s Eye View Dollars: HK-164-167b
- Chicago Dollars: HK-168 & 169
- Ferris Wheel Dollars: HK-170-173
- World Globe Dollars: HK-174 & 175
- Exhibition Palace Dollars: HK-176-206a
- Statue of Liberty Dollars: HK-207 & 208
- Columbus Tower/Interstate Dollar: HK-209
- State Dollars: HK-210-219
- Liberty Head Dollars: HK-220-222a
- Saint Gaudens Dollar: HK-223 (Struck by the U.S. Mint)
- Columbus Bust Dollars: HK-224-236a
- Uniface Dollars: HK-237 (237a-237e)
- Columbus Statue Dollars: HK-238 & 239
- Female Figure Landing Dollar: HK-240
- Trinity of Heroes Dollar (Babe Ruth): HK-241
- McCormack Reaper Dollars: HK-242 & 243
- Board of Lady Managers Dollar: HK-243c
- Director-General Dollar: HK-243b
Promoting the Columbian Exposition Coins and Medals
Many reference books on the Columbian Exposition have been written, but the two most pertinent to numismatists are Nathan Eglit’s Columbiana as well as Columbian World’s Fair Collectibles by Howard M. Rossen and John M. Kaduck. Both books are decades out of print, but their information, as well as that in So-Called Dollars by Harold E. Hibler, Charles V. Kappen, and Tom Hoffman, et al., are all relevant and currently what is available.
Once the Columbian Exposition was proposed, there was a massive groundswell of interest from an amazing cross-section of our country and indeed the world. Whether it be technology, science, commercial, cultural, or just general interest, international expositions like the World’s Fairs generated publicity like no other venue at that time. Remember, other than the printed word, there was no radio or television at the time. There wasn’t even widespread use of film to promote or record events.
Unsurprisingly, the Ferris Wheel, first introduced to the world at the Columbian Exposition, was a big hit. The grounds themselves were lavishly manicured and attended. Attention to detail in every medium was important. After all, the U.S. was putting on a show, so to speak.
The artwork and decoration of the era and the exposition itself are fascinating. Take, for example, the tickets for the Columbian Exposition, or a couple of the original holders in which the Columbian Commemorative Half Dollars were sold.
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Jewish-American Hall of Fame Issues Solomon Carvalho Medals
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame has announced that its newest medal (the 54th in its series) commemorates the life, legacy, and achievements of artist, photographer, explorer, author, and inventor Solomon Nunes Carvalho, born to a Sephardic family in Charleston, South Carolina in 1815. His ancestors were among those Jews expelled from Spain in 1492.
The Solomon Carvalho medals are trapezoidal, about two inches in diameter, and weigh two ounces. There is a unique serial number on the edge of each medal, and no more than 100 of the bronze medals, 75 of the silver-plated type, and 35 of the gold-plated medals will be produced. To receive these medals, please contribute $35, $100, or $145, respectively, to the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, plus $10 for shipping. Call (818) 225-1348 to order and mention that you read about it on CoinWeek to get a 20% discount. The money these medals raise will go towards the fight against antisemitism.
Solomon Nunes Carvalho was a member of the board of the Philadelphia Hebrew Education Society from 1849 to 1850, and in 1851 he became a member of the historic Congregation Shearith Israel of New York.
In 1853, Colonel John C. Frémont invited Carvalho to accompany him as his official photographer, as Frémont attempted to prove that a central route near the 38th parallel would be the best place for a planned transcontinental railroad. During the trip, despite the freezing weather that made chemical combinations difficult, Carvalho painted and made near daily daguerreotype portraits of expedition members, the Native Americans they met, and the landscape. Tragically, all but one of the nearly 300 daguerreotypes taken by Carvalho during the Frémont expedition were destroyed in a fire.
Solomon Carvalho would almost die on that trip of scurvy, starvation, and frostbite, but Mormons in Utah helped nurse him back to health. Carvalho eventually reached Los Angeles, California, where he helped its small Jewish community organize the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
After the American Civil War, Carvalho moved his family to New York City, but cataracts impaired his portrait work and would ultimately blind him. He became an inventor, and received two patents for steam superheating in 1877 and 1878.
When he was 25 years old, Carvalho painted Child with Rabbits, an image of a chubby little boy surrounded by a mother rabbit and her bunnies; this artwork was reproduced on paper money issued by numerous banks in Canada and the United States.
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Highlights From Künker eLive Premium Auctions 398 and 399
Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts,
One more time this year, Künker is offering an opportunity to acquire rare coins and medals from around the world. On 17 and 18 November, the KünkereLive Premium Auction Sales 398 and 399 will take place, immediately following our Floor Auction Sales.
Auction 398 offers world coins and medals with a large series of issues from the Habsburg hereditary lands. Moreover, the offer includes a broad selection of coins from the German States as well as Germany after 1871, the traditional focal point of Künker sales. In addition, collectors will once again have the chance of acquiring multiple portraits from a Westphalian private collection, part of which was already sold in our Fall Auction Sales.
Künker eLive Premium Auction 399 is dedicated to the Alois Wenninger Library. The exceptional coin dealer from Munich assembled an outstanding work library. It mainly contains all major works on ancient numismatics, but those interested in modern times and or medals will also discover useful and interesting literature. Particularly attractive are the series of festschriften and magazines.
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Select Highlights of Künker eLive Premium Auctions 398 and 399
Double royal d’or n.d. (1340), 1. Emission.
Lot number 4030
France.
Philippe VI, 1328-1350.
Double royal d’or n.d. (1340), 1. Emission.
Rare. Extremely fine.
Estimate: 7.500 euros
Lot number 4222
Sweden.
Charles XIV John.
4 ducats 1839, Stockholm.
Only 2,000 specimens minted. About FDC.
Estimate: 20.000 euros
Lot number 4429
Bavaria.
Charles Theodore.
3 ducats 1792, Munich.
NGC MS63. Very rare. Extremely fine to FDC.
Estimate: 25.000 euros
Lot number 4612
Hesse-Kassel.
William IV the Wise.
Reichstaler 1592, Kassel.
Extremely rare. Very fine.
Estimate: 20.000 euros
Lot number 5185
Federal Republic of Germany.
5 DM 1979, G.
Extremely rare. About FDC.
Estimate: 10.000 euros
Lot number 6364
Monographien, Sammelwerke und Aufsätze.
Mattingly, H./Sydenham, E.A. U.A. (Hrsg.).
Set aus 11 Einzeltiteln des 1923 gegründeten Dokumentationsprojekts.
Estimate: 600 euros
Lot number 6706
Annuaire De La Societe Francaise De Numismatique Et D’Archeologie.
Years 1867-1870, 1873-1874, 1877-1884 in uniform bonds, plus the years 1889.
Estimate: 500 euros
Lot number 6730
Jahrgänge 1867-1870, 1873-1874, 1877-1884 in einheitlichen Bindungen, dazu die J
Complete set, 1st-22nd part,, Nürnberg 1729-1750.
Estimate: 2.000 euros
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1876 Centennial Exposition Medals Struck by the U.S. Mint
By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ……
Regardless of what you like to collect, knowing the particulars about your collectibles is often beneficial in terms of understanding both its historical interest and why your item is valuable to others too. If you don’t understand the “whys” of your coin, how can you place or value that item in terms of relevance to other collectibles? How do you connect the dots?
In this seven-part series, I will explain the genesis of the coins and medals issued by the United States Mint for the World’s Fairs and Expositions that took place in the United States, from the 1876 Centennial Exposition through and including the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition – both of which were held in Philadelphia, the site of our nation’s first mint.
Beginning with the Centennial Exposition in 1876, and continuing with each successive Exposition, I plan on detailing the U.S. Mint-made coins and medals produced in conjunction with the seven largest world’s fairs and expositions held during that 50 year period.
Reference material dealing with only U.S. Mint-made medals is pretty thorough for the first century the Mint was in operation, thanks to R.W. Julian’s amazing book Medals of the U.S. Mint: The First Century 1792-1892. When possible, the PCGS spec number will be used in these articles to identify these U.S. Mint exposition medals. However, other industry-standard catalog numbers, such as Julian and or HK (So-Called Dollars), will be referenced as necessary to further differentiate these issues. While inclusion is always the goal, omissions are not intentional.
Connecting the Dots
Two relatively common food items were introduced at the 1876 Exposition. Heinz ketchup and Hires root beer, both popular commercial brands for decades, were a big hit at the fair. While most of us seldom ride the rails these days, the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad ran dedicated trains from nearby areas. The Centennial National Bank was chartered in January 1876 as a financial agent for the Centennial Board, with charter number 2317.
These products, services, and especially the Centennial Bank National Bank Notes serve to connect the dots in terms of giving us a glimpse into the multitude of numismatically related and crossover collectibles world’s fairs and expositions provide us. Many of our world’s fairs and expositions had U.S. Mint-struck coins and medals issued to commemorate the event. Some were even made on the grounds of the exposition themselves. The first U.S. coins produced to commemorate a world’s fair were the 1892 and 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollars and the 1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar.
Although no coins were produced to commemorate the 1876 Centennial of the United States, the nation did make medals. This production of medals for the Centennial Exposition was a success and very possibly laid the foundation for later (exposition-related) U.S. Mint coin and medal issues. Interestingly, several of the Mint’s medal designs used for the Centennial Exposition were created by William Barber, Charles Barber’s father.
The 1876 Exposition: A Gala Event
The 1876 Centennial Expo honored the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776. The Philadelphia Centennial Expo, which was officially named the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, was the first international exhibition and world’s fair to be held in the United States.
The event was held May 10 to November 10, 1876, in Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River. The fairgrounds were designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann and the attendance reached nearly 10 million people–equivalent to nearly a quarter of the total U.S. population at that time. An event of that scale was the perfect venue for the Philadelphia Mint to showcase its wares to the world.
The 1876 Centennial Exposition U.S. Mint medals include an Assay Commission Medal, three award medals, and four different commemorative medals. The eight Centennial Exposition medals are classified as follows with Julian cataloging numbers:
Commemorative Medals:
- CM-10
- CM-11
- CM-29
- CM-36
Award Medals:
- AM-10
- AM-11
- AM-12
Assay Commission Medals:
- AC-15
The three So-Called Dollar medals for the Centennial Exposition were all engraved by William Barber. The three designs, the Nevada Dollar and both Official Centennial Medals, were struck in silver, but there are other metal strikings of the three designs. Let’s look closer at these cool U.S. mint produced medals.
The So-Called Dollars of the 1876 Expo
The Nevada Dollar is an intriguing medal.
The obverse design shows the Liberty Bell flanked by a Minuteman and soldier, inscribed with the prayer “Let God be with us as He was with our fathers.” The reverse carries an intricate Nevada mining scene with the text “Made from Nevada ore at International Exposition” circling the top and “All for our country” below.
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These pieces were sold for $1.25 each at the Nevada Building on the fairgrounds with a card including the following message: “Was commissioned for the Centennial Exposition to be struck at the Philadelphia Mint with Nevada silver ore crushed at the quartz mill located on the Centennial Expo grounds,” while they were refined and struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
- PCGS #642050: HK-19, Julian-CM-36; Silver* – Mintage: 2,526 (Rarity-5)
- PCGS #642051: HK-19a; Copper BN – Mintage: N/A (R-9)
- PCGS #642052: HK-19a; Copper RB – Mintage: N/A (R-9)
- PCGS #642053: HK-19a; Copper RD – Mintage: N/A (R-9)
*Planchet weights and fineness vary. According to Julian, the planchet weights and fineness varied possibly because the mint ran short of the “genuine Nevada silver” and continued production with silver obtained through conventional channels.
The copper issue of the Nevada Dollar is designated as HK-19a in So-Called Dollars by Harold E. Hibler, Charles V. Kappen, Tom Hoffman, et al. PCGS has graded none of the copper Nevada Dollars, and the coin is listed as R-9 in So-Called Dollars. No mintage figures were found for the copper issue and it was quite possibly a trial.
There are two Official Centennial Medal designs which, like the Nevada Dollar, were both designed by William Barber. I’ll describe each separately.
The obverse of the CM-10 Centennial Medal example features the Genius of American Independence portrayed by Lady Liberty, sword in hand, rising to enforce her demands with 13 stars blazing above. The obverse has the inscription “These United Colonies are and of right ought to be, free and independent states” and 1776 below Miss Liberty. Within the wreath on the reverse is stated, “In commemoration of the HUNDREDTH anniversary of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.” Surrounding the wreath circling the coin are the date 1876 at six o’clock and “By authority of the Congress of the United States.”
Commemorative Medals
The Official Centennial Medal was minted in two sizes and in several metals. The smaller CM-10 38-millimeter medal is pictured about in silver while the larger CM-11 57-millimeter medal is pictured below.
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PCGS classifies the different issues of the Centennial Medal as follows with their mintages and rarity ratings as listed in So-Called Dollars or in Julian’s mint medals book:
CM-10 Medals:
- PCGS #642054: HK-20; Silver – Mintage: 10,133 (Total PCGS Pop. 31, R-4)
- PCGS #642055: HK-21; Bronze BN – Mintage: 13,000 (Total PCGS Pop. 11, R-3)
- PCGS #642056: Bronze RB – Mintage: N/A (R-3)
- PCGS #642057: Bronze RD – Mintage: N/A (R-3)
- PCGS #642058: HK-22; Gilt – Mintage: 10,500 (Total PCGS Pop. 8, R-4)
- PCGS #642059: HK-22a; White Metal – Mintage: 3 (R-9)
The CM-11 larger-sized medal of 57-millimeter diameter is pictured below.
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CM-11 Medals:
- PCGS #568830: CM-11; Copper
- CM-11b; Silver
- PCGS #705511: CM-11c; Bronze
- PCGS #660320: CM-11d; White Metal
- PCGS #515568: CM-11e; Gilt
Another Centennial Medal of U.S. Mint production is classified as Julian CM-29. This large 58-millimeter medal depicts Memorial Hall on the obverse and Independence Hall on the reverse. This commemorative medal sold at the fair was commissioned by Nichols, Pickering, and Company in 1875. The engraver is unknown, but the United States Mint struck 20 silver and 500 bronze examples between July 1875 and the middle of 1876. These 520 examples were delivered, but an additional 400 bronze specimens (neither sold nor paid for) were later melted in 1891.
CM-29 Medal:
- PCGS #N/A; Silver
- PCGS #N/A; Bronze
Nevada and Centennial Medals are available in silver, and both bronze and gilt examples of the Centennial Medal can be located, too. Curiously, the white metal example of our Centennial Medal, with a mintage of only three pieces, has a neat story. Evidently all three examples can be traced back to the Barber family.
Auction prices realized for the Silver Nevada Centennial Exposition Dollar in MS63 have ranged from $1,320 in March of 2019 and most recently $3,705 in October of 2020. The Centennial Dollar price ranges are more modest in silver, bronze, and gilt. If you can locate them, all three metal examples, all graded MS63, have recently taken prices ranging from $168 to $408.
These U.S. Mint Commemorative Medals are historically significant and beautiful, and both the copper Nevada Dollar and Centennial Dollar (except for WM) are both available and affordable.
Julian lists four other Centennial-related U.S. Mint medal issues. Of the four additional Centennial Medals, one is an Assay Commission Medal and the other three are Award Medals.
Assay Commission Medals
Assay Commission Medal AC-15 is an interesting piece that sports a bust of George Washington on the obverse and the inscription “Year 100 of American Independence” within a wreath on the reverse. Originally U.S. Mint Director Henry Linderman wanted to celebrate our nation’s centennial with a one-year reverse design change to the Trade Dollar, but Superintendent James Pollock objected.
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The medal was engraved by William Barber, but the reverse of the AC-15 Assay Medal is much as Linderman suggested for the Trade Dollar.
AC-15 Medals:
- PCGS #518444: 33 mm; Silver
- PCGS #785016: Bronze
- PCGS #972472: Aluminum
Award Medals produced by the U.S. Mint were often completed and delivered near the end of the exposition itself or sometimes even years later. Nevertheless, these Award Medals are of great importance because most were produced in small quantities, the recipients are noteworthy in their own right, and, in many cases, the designs and engraving are exceptional.
AM-10 Medals:
- PCGS #616302: Bronze BN; 76 mm (3”) – 12,000 distributed total
- PCGS #616303: Bronze RB; 76 mm (3”) – Included above
- PCGS #616304: Bronze RD; 76 mm (3”) – Included above
- Silver; 102 mm (4”) – 27 ordered
- Bronze; 102 mm (4”) – 123 ordered
AM-11 Medals:
- Silver; 102 mm (4”) – 27 struck
- Bronze – 123 struck
AM-12 Medals:
- Bronze; 102 mm (4”); same as AM-11, but inscription on reverse same as the smaller medal. Few made, probably a pattern.
Both of these larger Award Medals were similar in design to the smaller AM-10 issue, but for the inscription on the reverse. Much like the large-size (4”) AM-10 medal, only 150 total of the AM-11 4” Award Medals were made, but the AM-12 was probably a pattern and few were made. There are no PCGS spec numbers assigned for either issue yet.
The eight different U.S. Mint-produced Centennial Exposition medals are quite amazing in their diversity and scope of production. After all, this was our first centennial and first international exposition. In addition to the U.S. Mint medals, dozens of other souvenir medals were privately minted for the centennial.
Other Centennial Expo Collectibles
Let’s discuss some of the other cool items from the Centennial Exposition. While there are thousands of items out there relating to the Centennial Exposition, I found this souvenir picture album quite illustrative of the connections between different Fair related items. Several decades ago the gold medallic embossing decorating this item convinced me to buy it because it was clearly coin related.
Interestingly, this picture album portrays the CM-11 medal in a gilt finish!
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Many of the Centennial Exposition related So-Called Dollars produced privately were sold or given away as souvenirs. These, too, while not produced by the U.S. Mint, are certainly tied to the Centennial Exposition as crossover collectibles.
The So-Called Dollars from the Centennial Exposition include these patriotic themes: Liberty Bell and Independence Hall Dollars, Liberty Dollars, Independence Hall Dollars, Liberty Seated Dollars, Centennial Fountain Dollars, George Washington Dollars (especially Lovett’s Eight Battles Dollars), Declaration of Independence Dollars, and Exposition Building Dollars.
Just for the Centennial Exposition, the So-Called Dollars represent HK-19 through HK-118. There are numerous strikes for many in different metals, too. Regardless of what you desire, numismatically related Centennial Exposition items are numerous and historic.
The challenge and difficulty in these desirable medals is apparent to any collector attuned to this niche of obscure and rare pieces. My hope is that the interest this article series may generate will serve to pique interest among numismatists to pursue these highly historic crossover collectibles. The next installment of “Connecting the Dots” will detail the U.S. Mint medals of the 1892 and 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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About the Author
Vic Bozarth is a member of the Professional Numismatics Guild (PNG), FUN, the ANA, the CSNS, and many other regional and state coin clubs and organizations. Vic has extensive experience buying and selling coins into the mid-six-figure range. Vic and his wife Sherri attend all major U.S. coin shows as well as most of the larger regional shows.
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Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Silver Medal Available Oct. 2
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The Coin Analyst: Collecting Modern Ukrainian Coins
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Until the current Russian Invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, Ukrainian coins were most widely collected in Ukraine itself and other European countries. But with the war having transfixed much of the world’s population, interest in the country and its coinage appears to be experiencing […]
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The 2024 Madison County Coin Club Medal
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CCAC to Review 2025 Coin Designs, Ferencz Gold Medal
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The ANS’s Paul Revere Medal
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Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal Released
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Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal Available August 14
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The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin and Silver Medal beginning on August 10 at noon EDT. Since its establishment more than 230 years ago, the Mint has issued a vast array of coins with the concept of liberty personified by allegorical female figures. In […]
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Early Betts Medal Book Earns 3rd Prize at IAPN Competition
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Zelensky Medal Wins 2023 American Medal of the Year Award
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Lucy Richards, Sculptor
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Today, May 11, the United States Mint has started selling the U
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal Released
Today, the U
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal Available May 1
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint on May 1 at noon EDT. Lincoln was the nation’s 16th President, serving from March 4, 1861, to April 15, 1865. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]
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Launch of U.S. Coast Guard Bronze Medal Scheduled for May 11
The United States Mint has scheduled the release of the bronze version of the Coast Guard Silver Medal on May 11
Exceptional Prices for World, Ancient Coins in Künker Spring Sales
By Künker GmbH …… Künker’s Spring Auction Sales (382-386) ended with a remarkable total hammer price of 15.4 million Euros (about $16.61 million USD at the time of publication), not including Buyers Premium. The total estimate of the auctions was once set at 9.1 million Euros ($9.81 million USD). Thus, the more than 4,300 lots […]
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The Last of the Medallic Arts Co. Archives Return to New York
By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… In 2018, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) purchased the archives of the Medallic Art Company (MACO), one of the largest and most important private mints in the United States, which, after roughly 113 years of operation, went bankrupt in 2016. Established circa 1903 in New […]
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New Book on So-Called Dollars From US Expos Now Available
So-Called Dollars by Jeff Shevlin – So-CalledDollar.com …… A new standard reference book for So-Called Dollars, which are a type of historical U.S. medal, has just been released by authors Jeff Shevlin and William “Bill” Hyder. Titled So-Called Dollars Volume I: United States Expositions, it catalogs So-Called Dollars from almost 70 expositions that were […]
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PCGS Now Certifying and Grading Franklin Mint Medals
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The Franklin Mint, founded in 1964 by the late Joseph H. Segel and named after founding father Benjamin Franklin, would go on to leave its mark on numismatics creating coins and medals for countries across the globe. The company eventually found itself in difficult financial situations in the 1990s […]
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Political Medals, Tokens in DeWitt Collection Showcase Auction
J. Doyle Dewitt wrote the definitive reference on political campaign medals, A Century of Campaign Buttons, in 1959. It was the first reference source of its kind, and it is a necessary resource for those who collect 19th-century political tokens and medals. Heritage Auctions presented the first two parts of the Dewitt collection last year, […]
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The John S. White Medal and the Rise and Fall of Berkeley School for Boys
By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Medals help tell a story, but they rarely tell the entire story. The medallic arts are often employed to portray a sense of achievement and celebration. Very few medals depict the negative realities of life. More often than not, a medal is bestowed upon an individual […]
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U.S. Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal Sells Out
Like past U
Jewish-American Hall of Fame Commemorates Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence
No More Than 75 Impressive Medals Will be Made Commemorating Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence Featuring a Remarkable Portrait of “The Father of Modern Israel” – David Ben-Gurion The Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned former engraver of the United States Mint Jim Licaretz to create an impressive 3 ½ inch medal to commemorate […]
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U.S. Mint Release of Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
Today, March 6, at noon EST, the United States Mint will offer their 2
US Mint Releases U.S. Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal March 6
The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2.5 ounce Armed Forces Silver Medal honoring the U.S. Army beginning on March 6 at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 10,000 units. Orders are limited to one medal per household. This medal is part of the Mint’s Armed Forces series of medals, which honors each […]
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Sotheby’s to Auction Nobel Prize Medal in Literature March 1
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. Sotheby’s of New York is currently offering the Nobel Prize for Literature medal given to Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck in 1911. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind gold medal, lot 107 in Sotheby’s current Books and Manuscripts Auction, ends Wednesday, March 1, at 9:46 am EST. The starting bid on this […]
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Sotheby’s to Auction Nobel Prize Medal in Literature March 1
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. Sotheby’s of New York is currently offering the Nobel Prize for Literature medal given to Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck in 1911. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind gold medal, lot 107 in Sotheby’s current Books and Manuscripts Auction, ends Wednesday, March 1, at 9:46 am EST. The starting bid on […]
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Sotheby’s to Auction Nobel Prize Medal in Literature March 1
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. Sotheby’s of New York is currently offering the Nobel Prize for Literature medal given to Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck in 1911. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind gold medal, lot 107 in Sotheby’s Books and Manuscripts Auction, ends Wednesday, March 1, at 9:46 am EST. The starting bid on this […]
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CCAC to Review Designs for 2024 American Women Quarters, More
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. […]
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CCAC to Review Designs for 2024 American Women Quarters, More
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. […]
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CCAC to Review Designs for 2024 American Women Quarters, More
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. […]
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James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal Released
Honoring the 15th President of the United States, the U
Mint Unveils U.S. Army Silver Medal Images
In preparation for its March 6 release, the United States Mint published images and product information for the U
U.S. Mint To Increase Prices on Silver Medals
New United States Mint pricing has been announced for the collection of silver medals depicting former presidents and those honoring the six branches of the U
CCAC to Review Harlem Hellfighters Gold Medal Designs
On Tuesday, Jan
U.S. Mint Women’s Suffrage Bronze Medal Available for $20
The United States Mint is now selling a bronze version of the silver medal released as a companion to the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification
U.S. Air Force Bronze Medal is Available for $20
The United States Mint is now selling a bronze version of the two Air Force Silver Medals that were issued as a part of their U
ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. Authored by Christopher R. McDowell—ANS Fellow, editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics, and President of the Colonial Coin Collectors […]
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ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. Authored by Christopher R. McDowell—ANS Fellow, editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics, and President of the Colonial Coin Collectors […]
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Sydney F. Martin Collection Part II Realizes Nearly $4.2 Million in Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Showcase Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to have conducted Part II of the Sydney F. Martin Collection in Baltimore at their Winter 2022 Showcase Auction, the official auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo. Martin was a longtime supporter and enthusiastic member of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), and it was fitting that his […]
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Unique Declaration of Independence Medal Leads Record $4.27 Million Sedwick Auction
A unique American silver medal depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence set a new record during Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s November 3 and 4 Treasure Auction 32. The live online and floor auction was itself a record sale for the firm with over $4.27 million sold across 1,622 lots. The large Proof silver […]
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Ancient Roman Medallion Brings $312,000 in Heritage Auction
One of just two known examples of a medallion from one of the best and most important collections of ancient coins ever sold through Heritage Auctions sold for $312,000 USD to lead Heritage’s World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction to $5,687,936 November 2-4. The Maxentius (AD 307-312). AV quaternio or medallion of […]
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CCAC to Review Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Designs
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting November 15, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review of the […]
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CCAC to Review Ghost Army Medal Designs
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-hour teleconference meeting on Tuesday, Nov
Jewish-American Hall of Fame 2022 Medal Honors Ruth Gruber
By Jewish-American Hall of Fame …… Mel Wacks, Director of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, has announced that its 53rd annual inductee ― photojournalist, author, and public servant Ruth Gruber ― whose portrait will appear on high relief medals designed by sculptor Eugene Daub. The medal’s reverse, designed by Mel Wacks, features the issuer’s name. […]
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Presidential Silver Medal Honoring Franklin Pierce Available Oct. 3
The Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal became available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on October 3 at noon ET. Pierce was the nation’s 14th President, serving from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1857. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]
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Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal Released
Recognizing the 14th President of the United States, the U
U.S. Coast Guard 1 Ounce Silver Medal Launch
Today at noon EDT, the United States Mint releases its latest product from their Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, the U
U.S. Coast Guard 1oz Silver Medal Available September 26
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2022 U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal One Ounce on September 26 at noon EDT. The medal is part of the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, which honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces. Designs featured on this […]
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World Coin Rarities in Künker Fall Auctions
Künker Auctions 372-375 by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, This fall, Künker publishes seven catalogs with as many as 4,715 lots and a total estimate of 9 million euros. Since it would be impossible to cover all the material in one week, the seven auctions will take place over the span of […]
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A Return to Paris: The American Legion Convention of 1927 and Its Medal
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… At 1:30 p.m. on September 19, 1927, some 20,000 Americans marched down the streets in Paris, as some million spectators watched the parade. With American flags waving, marching bands and those who had once served in the war, the American Legion had returned to Paris, where it had been […]
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CCAC to Review Harlem Hellfighters Gold Medal Designs, More
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting September 27, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review and discussion […]
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American Liberty Silver Medal Becomes Unavailable on First Day
By Bullion Shark LLC …… On August 18, the United States Mint released the 2022 American Liberty silver medal, including regular website sales and 5,000 medals that were available at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money held almost two weeks ago in Rosemont, Illinois, where collectors were lined up that morning to […]
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2022-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal Release
Debuting from the United States Mint today at noon ET is their 2022-P American Liberty Silver Medal
2022 American Liberty Silver Medal on Sale August 18
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2022 American Liberty Silver Medal (product code 22DB) on August 18 at noon EDT. The Mint has limited production of this special medal to 75,000 units. There is no order limit. The American Liberty Silver Medal series celebrates modern interpretations of the representation of American Liberty. […]
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U.S. Air Force 1 Ounce Silver Medal Launch
Appearing as the latest release in the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program is the U
U.S. Air Force 1oz Silver Medal Takes Flight August 16
The United States Mint will open sales for the U.S. Air Force One Ounce Silver Medal on August 16 at noon EDT. The medal is part of the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, which honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces. Designs featured on this medal […]
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Millard Fillmore Presidential Silver Medal Release
Honoring the 13 President of the United States, the U
The Ferris Wheel on So-Called Dollars
Souvenir So-Called Dollars by Jay Turner for PCGS …… It had been four years since the Exposition Universelle in Paris, France, where the world had been introduced to the centerpiece of the fair – a tower built by Gustave Eiffel. This tower, the tallest structure on the globe at the time, had instantaneously become […]
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Millard Fillmore Presidential Silver Medal Available August 15
The Millard Fillmore Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on August 15 at noon EDT. Fillmore was the nation’s 13th president, serving from July 10, 1850, until March 3, 1853. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each president of the United […]
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Stack’s Bowers to Offer Collection of Former Fed Chair Paul Volcker in Summer 2022 Showcase Auction
In a career spanning nearly six decades including public service under five U.S. presidents, Paul A. Volcker, Jr. worked for private and public firms as an esteemed economist and helped shape the nation’s economic policies. In these roles, he received numerous awards, medals, and commendations from entities both domestic and foreign, which Stack’s Bowers Galleries […]
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U.S. Marine Corps Silver Medal for Sale July 15
The United States Mint will open sales for the fourth release in its U.S. Armed Forces Silver Medals Program on July 15, 2022, at noon ET. The latest 2.5-inch medal in the series honors the United States Marine Corps. Designs featured on this medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. Marine […]
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U.S. Mint Release of Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
Today at noon ET, the United States Mint will release the U
The Scientific Medals of Sir Edward Thomason
By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… When surrounded by as many objects as exist within the hallowed halls of an institution like the American Numismatic Society, it is inevitable that one will come across coins, medals, or tokens completely unknown to them before. Even for a generalist that strives to know a […]
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2021 Nobel Prize Medal Sells for Record $103.5 Million in Heritage Sale
On June 20, Heritage Auctions sold the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to independent Russian journalist and Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief, Dmitry Muratov, for $103
CCAC Affirms Police Choices for January 6th Congressional Gold Medal
After the January 6th, 2021, insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol and congressional office buildings, the 117th Congress passed Public Law 117-32, for distribution of “four gold medals of appropriate design to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol.” The law, which also authorized the production of duplicate bronze medals […]
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Russian Journalist Dmitri Muratov’s 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Medal Sells for $103.5 Million
The Heritage Auctions sale of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to independent Russian journalist and Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov fetched $103.5 million USD from an anonymous buyer at a live global auction event at the Times Center in Manhattan on Monday night. Proceeds raised from the auction will support the United Nations […]
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U.S. Mint Opens Armed Forces 1-Ounce Silver Medal Enrollment
United States Mint customers can now subscribe to automatically purchase U
Yale University Opens Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics
On May 13, the Yale University Art Gallery opened the new Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics. The first-floor gallery has been specially designed to exhibit the depth and breadth of the numismatics collection, featuring over 260 of the museum’s smallest objects in 16 newly designed display cases. On view is numismatic artwork dating from […]
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Incredible U.S. Coin Rarities Offered in Stack’s Bowers June 2022 Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to present their June 2022 Showcase Auction of United States Coins and Numismatic Americana, the official Auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer 2022 Expo. This sale marks the firm’s first return to the Summer Whitman Expo since 2019 and tremendous excitement is anticipated from both collectors and dealers. […]
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Heritage to Sell 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Medal Awarded to Russian Journalist Dmitry Muratov
Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of the influential Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta, will auction his 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal on June 20 through Heritage Auctions to benefit children and their families forced to flee Ukraine and those internally displaced since the start of the war in February. All proceeds will support UNICEF’s humanitarian response […]
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Künker Summer World Coin Auctions 368-371 Now Online
Künker Auctions 368-371 by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, The Künker summer auctions are just around the corner: in less than five weeks Auctions 368-371 will take place in Osnabrück. To shorten the waiting time until then, we will provide you from now on again regularly with background information and highlights on […]
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Unique Queen’s Beasts Gold Die Trial Among New Coins at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics is pleased to offer our latest selection of coins and medals for your consideration. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Present Sydney F. Martin Collection
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has been selected to sell Sydney F. Martin’s many remarkable numismatic collections at public auction over a several-year span, beginning in 2022. Stack’s Bowers Galleries has sold most of the finest collections of pre-Federal coins presented at auction over the last 50 years. “Our world-class expertise in this specialized area was a […]
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Numismatic Americana Offered by Early American History Auctions
Many Unique and Finest Known Historic Numismatic Rarities to be Sold at Auction Saturday, May 14, 2022 The most significant and consequential specialized Numismatic and Fiscal History auction event Early American History Auctions has offered in over two decades is on tap to close Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time / […]
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Jewish-American Hall of Fame Offers Medal Honoring Ukrainian President Zelensky
100% of the profits will be contributed to help Ukrainians in their homeland and as refugees The non-profit Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned Jim Licaretz, a former sculptor-engraver at the United States Mint, to create a bold heroic portrait of Ukraine’s valiant President Volodymyr Zelensky for a limited edition of large 3 ½ […]
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The Development of the ANS Indian Peace Medal Collection
By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… When looked at through the numismatic lens, the Indian peace medals in the extensive collection of the American Numismatic Society tell the interesting and sometimes sordid story of the development of the United States Mint as both producer and marketer of medals for official purposes and […]
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Künker eLive Auction 71 of Ancient and World Coins is Online
Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, The Künker eLive Auction 71 is online. More than 3,200 lots with coins and medals from the ancient world to modern times as well as orders and decorations from all over the world await you from May 9-13, 2022. The kick-off will be exactly 399 coins from the ancient world. […]
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Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal Release
Appearing today from the U
Presidential Silver Medal Honoring Zachary Taylor Available May 2
The Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on May 2 at noon EDT. Taylor was the nation’s 12th U.S. President, serving from March 4, 1849, until July 9, 1850. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the […]
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The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Centennial Medal
By David Provost for CoinWeek ….. Editor’s Note: David Provost wrote the excellent Commemorative Stories series for CoinWeek. The following piece on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Centennial Medal originally appeared in the North Carolina Numismatic Association Journal as part of David’s series titled Exploring North Carolina Exonumia. This series earned David an NLG Award for […]
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Indian Peace Medals at the American Numismatic Society
By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The Dead Zone was a popular science fiction thriller written by Stephen King in 1979 that was made into a movie starring Christopher Walken in 1983. It tells the story of a man who discovers that he has the ability to see visions of the future […]
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Indian Peace Medals at the American Numismatic Society
By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The Dead Zone was a popular science fiction thriller written by Stephen King in 1979 that was made into a movie starring Christopher Walken in 1983. It tells the story of a man who discovers that he has the ability to see visions of the […]
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The Coin Analyst: Collecting Modern Ukrainian Coins
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Until the Russian Invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, Ukrainian coins were most widely collected in Ukraine itself and other European countries. But with the war having transfixed much of the world’s population, interest in the country and its coinage appears to be experiencing an increase. […]
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Gold Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal Brings $960,000
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Sets a New World Record for an American Historical Medal The only Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal known in gold, the sole gold example struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1839, set a new world record on April 4 for any American historical medal, selling for nearly one million dollars in […]
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SINCONA Spring Auctions of World Coins and Medals Now Live
By SINCONA …… We here at SINCONA are busy typing the final notes for our spring auctions in Zurich from May 16-19, 2022, and this week the catalogues go to print so that they can be sent out as quickly as possible and arrive on time. From April 8, 2022, you will find all lots, […]
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U.S. Mint Release of Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
The United States Mint releases today the large format U
United States Mint Releases U.S. Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
The United States Mint will open sales for the third release in its United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program on March 11 at noon EST. The medal honors the U.S. Navy. Designs featured on this medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. Navy. The obverse depicts the U.S. Navy destroyer […]
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Beautiful German Medals Among New Inventory at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling your coins or medals. We would be happy to assist with shipping and insurance should your items merit further inspection. Please contact us if you have rare or exceptional ancient, world, or United States coins for […]
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Stack’s Bowers to Sell Unique Gold Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal
Sole Congressional Gold Medal Authorized by Two Separate Acts of Congress Untraced since 1885, the only remaining privately held gold Comitia Americana medal authorized by the United States Congress has surfaced and will be sold in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries April 4-8 Spring Auction, the Official Auction for the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo. […]
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Künker eLive Auction 70 of Ancient and World Coins Starts Tuesday
This Tuesday, as part of the digital World Money Fair, Künker eLive Auction 70 begins. You can expect over 1,900 lot numbers from the ancient world to modern times on three evenings from February 22-24, 2022, starting at 5 p.m. (Central European Time) each evening. The online auction starts on Tuesday with coins from the […]
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2023 American Liberty Gold Coin and Silver Medal Candidate Designs Unveiled
The United States Mint has unveiled several dozen candidate designs for the high-relief 2023 American Liberty Gold Coin and Silver Medal
James K. Polk Presidential Silver Medal Released
The United States Mint today started selling the James Knox Polk Presidential Silver Medal
Forgotten Collection to Enter the Market: The Gold Coins of Fernand David
He was one of the most renowned collectors of his time: Fernand David, the rich Paris manufacturer of trimmings, lace and embroidery. Around 1900, leading French numismatists used David’s collection to advance their research. They appreciated the charming and knowledgeable colleague, most of whose coins – like those of many other coreligionists – were stolen […]
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James K. Polk Presidential Silver Medal Available From US Mint Feb. 14
The James K. Polk Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on February 14 at noon ET. Polk was the nation’s 11th U.S. President, serving from March 4, 1845, until March 3, 1849. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of […]
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William Shakespeare Medal Reunited With Family
By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… One of the more fascinating aspects of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) eBay store are the numismatic stories that come with the objects we are privileged to offer. While every object has a story to tell, we aren’t always privy to the full story, apart from […]
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Stack’s Bowers Sells Over $20 Million in World and Ancient Coins at New York International Auction
NYINC’s Highest Grossing Auction and Highest Priced Individual Lot Following a record-breaking year in 2021, the World and Ancient Coin Department at Stack’s Bowers Galleries saw continued strong prices as over $20 million in numismatic items crossed the block in their annual official auction of the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC). All prices […]
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CCAC to Review 2023 American Liberty Gold Coin, Silver Medal Designs
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting February 15, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review and discussion […]
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Stack’s Bowers to Present Over 6,000 Lots in Official 2022 NYINC Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to offer more than 6,000 lots of world and ancient coins, military medals and orders, and world paper money in their Official Auction of the January 2022 New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC). Featured collections include the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection Part I, the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection of […]
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Künker January World Coin Auctions 358 and 359 Now Online
Künker Auctions 358 & 359 by Künker GmbH …… On Wednesday, 26 January 2022, Künker will hold our auctions 358 and 359 at the Vienna House Remarque Hotel in Osnabrück. As always, at the beginning of the year, a firework of rarities from all over the world has been prepared for you. The total estimate […]
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Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award Announced at FIDEM Tokyo 2020/2021
At FIDEM Tokyo 2020/2021, the biennial Congress of the International Art Medal Federation, two medalists were chosen to share the Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award, for Judaic, Biblical or Holy Land Themes: Ewa Olsczwska-Borys of Poland and Romualdas Inčirauskas of Lithuania. Each will receive an engraved silver medal, courtesy of the Jewish-American Hall […]
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Beautifully Ugly Coin Portraiture
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. When it comes to coins, what do we mean when we call a numismatic portrait ugly? Are we talking about the beauty, or lack thereof, of the actual individual pictured? Or simply the skill level of the engraver? Why not both? So for this article, I have put together […]
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Künker eLive Auction 69: Ancient, World Coins and Military Decorations
Künker eLive Auction 69 is online. From now on you can study all pieces of the upcoming auction at your leisure. More than 1,800 lots–from the ancient world to modern times, as well as military orders and decorations–await you on three evenings: Tuesday, 30 November to Thursday, 2 December 2021, starting at 5 pm Central […]
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Stack’s Bowers to Offer British Campaign Medal Collection in Jan. 2022
Since 1988, an American collector has quietly been assembling one of the most impressive groupings of British Campaign Medals ever assembled in this country. Acquired through private sources and major auctions in the United States and the United Kingdom, the medals of the Gem Collection were gathered with an eye not just on history, but […]
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Important U.S. Coins, Currency and Americana in Stack’s Bowers Nov. Showcase Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to announce their official auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo, the first such event since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Lot viewing will be held from November 16-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center, while the live sessions of the sale will be held November 21-23 at […]
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The Fascinating World of Saint Lambert Communion Tokens
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Popularized in the 1560s by French Huguenots and Scottish Presbyterians, communion tokens quickly became a staple of northern Calvinism. These tokens first came into use as a result of an admonition by the French theologian and reformer during the Protestant Reformation. He stated that in order “to prevent the […]
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Apollo-Flown Robbins Medallions From Buzz Aldrin Family Offered at Heritage Auctions
Gold and silver medallions, made specifically by the Robbins Company for flight missions in space, started all the way back on Apollo 7. Created as a commemorative gift for the astronauts, as well as for friends and family, somewhere between 255 and 450 were made for each Apollo mission. The finest Apollo 11 example ever […]
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Which Saint-Gaudens?
By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… There are over 160-years of records in the archives of the American Numismatic Society (ANS), including correspondence with big names inside and outside of numismatics–Victor David Brenner, Hermon MacNeil, Thomas Elder, Cornelius Vanderbilt, B. Max Mehl, Tiffany & Co., and so on. Sometimes it’s easy to […]
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Atlas Numismatics Offering Mint State Double Louis d’Or, Pattern Gulden, and More
For October, here is a new selection of coins and medals from Atlas Numismatics for your consideration. Please let us know if you see something of interest or if may have any questions that we can help you with. Atlas remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling […]
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High Relief Medals, Induction Ceremony Honor Superman Creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Large two-inch limited edition art medals commemorating Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman, one of the first comic book super-heroes, are available from the non-profit Jewish-American Hall of Fame on a first come-first served basis. These high-relief 3 oz art medals, designed by award-winning medallist Eugene Daub, have maximum mintages of only […]
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Nude Medals, German Coins Highlight Künker eLive Premium Auctions 355-356
By Künker GmbH …… German Coins and Medals from a South German Private Collection 478 lots of mostly German coins of the 19th and 20th centuries of outstanding quality – that is the offer of Künker’s eLive Premium Auction 355 taking place on October 12, 2021 starting at 6 p.m Central European Time. If you […]
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Book Now for 2022 National Money Show and Debut of “Medal in America” Exhibit
Collectors and dealers are encouraged to make hotel reservations now to take advantage of special discount room rates at the historic Broadmoor resort for the March 10-12, 2022 National Money Show in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to officials of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Attendees can register for the show in advance and get hotel […]
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Éditions V. Gadoury Monaco October 22-23 Auction
By Éditions V. Gadoury Monaco …… Gadoury 2021: World Rarities of Excellent Quality On October 22 and 23, 2021, world rarities of excellent quality from antiquity to modern times are on sale at auction house Gadoury. The 2,000 lots mainly focus on Ancients, France, Italy, the House of Savoy, and Monaco. But there is also […]
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The Death and Return of an Emperor: Commemorative French Napoleonic Medals
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. “It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people, whom I have loved so well.” Such was the first request made in the Last Will and Testament of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, King […]
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George H.W. Bush Coin & Chronicles Set Release
Honoring the 41st President of the United States and his wife, the U
A Contemporaneous British Take on German World War I Medals
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. German World War I medals are viewed today through three main lenses: as simple vehicles for propaganda espousing Teutonic virtues; as permissible artistic expressions of war fatigue; and lastly as early 20th-century “attack ads” against the Entente Powers. Regardless, these views are informed by hindsight. To me, the more […]
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So-Called Dollars From 1876 Centennial Exposition Included in 2022 Mega Red Book
The latest edition of the “Red Book” showcases over 80 so-called dollars from the Centennial Exposition The seventh deluxe edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Mega Red Book, published by Whitman Publishing, has cataloged all of the so-called dollars from the Centennial Exposition. Over 80 medals are […]
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Over $31 Million in U.S. Coins Sold in the Stack’s Bowers August ANA Auction
Over $31 million USD in United States coins and Americana was sold in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2021 ANA Auction, contributing to over $50 million in prices realized across all product categories. Hosted from Griffin Studios, Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ state-of-the-art auction venue in Costa Mesa, California, this sale set a record as the most […]
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U.S. Mint Release of Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
Large military silver medals are the topic of the day as the United States Mint releases at noon ET its U
ANA Money Museum Receives Important Donation of George Washington Medals From Dwight Manley
Benefactor’s multi-million dollar exonumia donation includes over 800 medals from Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s famous Baker Collection More than 850 gold, silver, and bronze medals related to President George Washington that were deaccessioned by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania have been donated intact to the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Edward C. Rochette Money Museum […]
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US Mint Opens Sales for U.S. Coast Guard 2.5 oz. Silver Medal August 17
The United States Mint will accept orders for 2.5 oz. silver medals honoring the U.S. Coast Guard starting on August 17 at noon EDT. This is the second release in the Mint’s United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program. Production is limited to 10,000 medals, with orders limited to one per household for the first […]
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John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal Released
Honoring the 10th President of the United States, the U
Presidential Silver Medal Honoring John Tyler Available August 2
The John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on August 2 at noon EDT. Tyler was the nation’s 10th president, serving from April 6, 1841, to March 3, 1845. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United […]
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Unique William Henry Harrison Congressional Gold Medal Offered in Stack’s Bowers ANA Auction
In their Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to offer a unique Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major General, and later President, William Henry Harrison. This treasure, found in lot 5022, combines the ultimate Congressional award with the highest American office into a single relic of incomparable […]
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SBG to Offer Unique Harrison Gold Medal in August ANA Auction
In their Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to offer a unique Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major General, and later President,
The Coin Analyst: U.S. Mint Products for the Second Half of 2021 – Part Two
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. In the weeks since the first part of this piece–U.S. Mint Products for the Second Half of 2021 – Winners and Losers–was published, some of the predictions made there have already been proven to be correct. The Air Force silver medal, whose sale was delayed from June […]
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How Much is a 2020 Tokyo Olympics Medal Worth
Precious Metals Wholesaler Dillon Gage Metals Unveils Olympian Gold and Silver Secrets By Dillon Gage Metals …… This year, one of the world’s largest precious metals wholesale trading firms, Dillon Gage Metals, is sharing secrets behind the globally recognized Olympic medals athletes train so hard to obtain. The value of an Olympic medal is […]
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U.S. Mint Release of Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
Military and coin lovers alike will want to check out the newest product from the United States Mint, the U
U.S. Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal Design and Images Unveiled
The United States Mint this week unveiled design information and images for its 99
Napoleon I Essai, Basel “Glückhennentaler” in Gold Among World Coins at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope everyone is doing well and that you may have some nice summer plans in store. This month we have brought together quite an interesting selection of coins and medals for your consideration. If you see something of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively […]
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U.S. Mint Delays Release of United States Mint Air Force Silver Medal
The United States Mint today announced that it will delay the release of the United States Mint Air Force Silver Medal, originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, until mid-July. The total number of “Remind Me” email/text notifications received by the Mint indicates that demand for the Mint’s Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal—the first in […]
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U.S. Mint Postpones Release of Air Force Silver Medal
Shortly before its scheduled launching, the United States Mint announced that it postponed the release of the 2
U.S. Mint Releases Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal
Military and coin lovers alike will want to check out the newest product from the United States Mint, the U
Künker Summer Auction Sale #350: Popken Collection and Rarities From Germany
Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, Künker takes pride in the fact that so many clients trust us, not only when they are building a collection but also when it comes to making their collection re-enter the cycle of collecting. The lösers we are able to offer you in this auction come from the Friedrich Popken […]
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Anglo-Trinidadian Botanist Henry Prestoe and the 1878 Paris Expo: Stack’s Bowers
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… As mentioned in a previous piece, award medals often combine the elegant and artistic elements of numismatics with interesting aspects of material culture, often relating an individual to a particular event in time. Such is the case with a fascinating silver medal in our […]
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The New Navy in New York: Tokens, Medals and Art
By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… At the end of the American Civil War, the United States had the second-largest navy in the world after the Royal Navy of Great Britain, a result of the Union’s attempt to blockade Southern ports. By 1880, however, the US Navy had dropped to 12th […]
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Experience Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medals With Major Expansion of Website
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame’s website www.amuseum.org made its first appearance on the internet in 1996. In 2002, it won the Numismatic Literary Guild’s (NLG) award as the Best Non-Commercial Website. In May 2021, the newly expanded website makes its debut, just in time to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. Mel Wacks, Founding Director of […]
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William Henry Harrison Presidential Silver Medal Released
The United States Mint this week released their first numismatic product of the month, the William Henry Harrison Presidential Silver Medal
From Mound House to Manhattan: The Medallic Art Company Archives, Part 1
By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… As many of you know, the American Numismatic Society purchased the archives of the Medallic Art Company (MACO) at a bankruptcy auction in 2018. The sheer size of this purchase, however, did not allow for the tale to end so quickly. Within weeks of the landmark […]
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William Henry Harrison Presidential Silver Medal Available May 3
The United States Mint will accept orders for the William Henry Harrison Presidential Silver Medal starting on May 3 at noon EDT. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each president of the United States with an official bronze medal struck by the Mint. The Mint is now replicating this series […]
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A Rare Award Medal Pertaining to Dinuzulu—the Final 19th-Century King of the Zulus
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… As European colonialism continued in late 19th-century Africa, fewer and fewer native tribes were free from the yoke of domination. Such was the plight of the mighty Zulu nation, whose ancestors continue to comprise the largest ethnic group in modern-day South Africa. Following the […]
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George Floyd Medal by Jeanne Stevens-Sollman Wins 2021 American Medal of the Year Award
The American Medallic Sculptors Association (AMSA) has announced that Jeanne Stevens-Sollman has won the 2021 American Medal of the Year (AMY) award for her powerful work honoring George Floyd. Following the tragic shootings of Anton Rose, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah McClain, Breanna Taylor, and other Black people, when George Floyd’s life was snuffed out by a […]
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Error Coins, Tokens and Medals Offered in Upcoming Heritage Auctions
Mint Errors Month-Long Auction Mint errors take center stage again in Heritage’s latest Month-Long Internet Auction. Bidding is open now, with the concluding Live Session scheduled for 5:00 PM CT on Thursday, April 15. All bidding will take place through the link above. A highly unusual error offered in this auction comes from The Errorpalooza […]
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Atlas Numismatics Features Rare Cuban, French Pattern Coins
By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope everyone has been doing well and that you’re enjoying the arrival of spring. This month we have a great selection of coins and medals available for your consideration. Please let us know if there may be something of interest. We look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains […]
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Eva-Maria Wohn Wins AMSA’s Women’s Suffrage Medal Competition
A relatively new medalist, Eva-Maria Wohn of Chicago, has created the best art medal on the theme of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Ammendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Sponsored by the American Medallic Sculpture Association (AMSA), the winner also will receive a $300 USD prize. Wohn’s medal was chosen by a committee […]
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Heritage Spring Hong Kong World Coins Auction Open for Bidding
The month-long Hong Kong Spring World Coins Auction from Heritage Auctions is now open for bidding, exclusively at Coins.HA.com. Focused on East Asian pieces, this auction boasts over 100 lots of Chinese material, with smaller but still notable selections from Japan, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands East Indies, as well as a group of nearly […]
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David Jacobson Wins American Israel Numismatic Association 2021 Shekel Prize
David Jacobson, Associate of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford, has won the Shekel Prize Medal, awarded by the American Israel Numismatic Association (AINA) for “Agrippa II, the Last of the Herods” as the best 2020 publication on Judaic/Israel numismatics. “It is a great honor to be the recipient of this prestigious award […]
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Extraordinary New Jersey Coppers From the Donald G. Partrick Collection at Heritage
The Donald G. Partrick Collection of Extraordinary Colonial Coinage Featuring New Jersey Coppers promises to strike a chord with specialists across every colonial collecting interest. Divided into robust Signature and Internet sessions, the sale includes 510 total lots-nearly 200 magnificent pieces in the live Signature Session, complemented by over 300 impressive lots poised for […]
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A Sneak Peek at Daniel Frank Sedwick’s May 7-8 Treasure Auction 29
By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… We’ve received a lot of interest in our upcoming May 7-8 Treasure Auction 29 – and rightfully so. The numismatic market is still very hot and this has inspired several top Latin American collections to come to the auction block. So, we’re offering here a sneak peek of what’s […]
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American Innovation $1 Coin, Merchant Mariners Gold Medal Designs to be Reviewed by CCAC
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a telephonic public meeting March 23 and 24, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review […]
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Künker eLive Auction 65 of Ancient and Modern World Coins Available Now
Künker eLive Auctions by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, The Künker eLive Auction 65 is online. From now on you can study all pieces of the upcoming auction. The offer ranges from ancient coins to modern World coins. A large number of the lots from the ancient part come from the collection […]
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Intriguing 10 Zlotych Pattern Coin, Winston Churchill Large Format Medal New at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope that our February newsletter finds you doing well. This month we have a very nice selection of coins (especially pattern coins) and medals ready for your consideration. We hope there may be something that interests you and look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in […]
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Numismatic Musings on the Staten Island Ferry
By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The half-hour that I spend every workday morning and evening on the ferry traversing the five miles of the Upper Bay of New York Harbor from my home in Staten Island to Manhattan and back again affords plenty of time to enjoy the views, catch […]
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Oceanographic Exonumia: Alexander Agassiz Award at Stack’s Bowers Auction
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… The world of exonumia offers many exciting opportunities to collectors. The greater size (in general) of medals allows for a grander canvas for an engraver’s design. Additionally, widely varied subject matter creates increased emphasis upon the message. One such medal that presents just that […]
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Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal Released
After a hiatus of almost a year, the United States Mint continues a series with the release of the Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal
Silver Medal Honoring President Martin Van Buren on Sale February 1
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal on February 1 at noon EST. The medal is priced at $65 USD. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States with an official bronze medal struck by the Mint. […]
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The Macabre World War I “Totentanz” Medal Series of Walther Eberbach
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… As the first great conflict to serve as a focal point for much of the world, it is not surprising that World War I is commemorated by means of medallic art. The countries on each side, whether the allies or the central powers, issued […]
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Numismatic Commemorations of Vaccination Research
By Elena Stolyarik for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The year 2020, which brought to the world a coronavirus pandemic, is coming to an end. Humanity looks forward with hope to successful innovations against the new deadly virus. This is an appropriate time to pay tribute to the achievements of scientists of previous generations. On […]
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Künker Kicks off Its Golden Jubilee With Auction 346
Künker Auctions by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, Auction #346, replete with numismatic and phaleristic rarities from all over the world, is now online. We are pleased to start our anniversary year with this auction #346. On July 1, 1971, Fritz Rudolf Künker founded a small coin shop in the little town […]
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Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set Honoring George H.W. and Barbara Bush Avail. Dec. 21
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2020 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set—George H.W. and Barbara Bush (product code 20PK) on December 21 at noon EST. There are no household order limits for this set. Production is limited to 10,000 units. Priced at $25, this unique set includes an uncirculated […]
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Rear Admiral William Sims and the 1900 Paris Expo Medal
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Award medals often combine the elegant and artistic elements of numismatics with interesting aspects of material culture, often relating the individual to whom they were awarded to a particular event in time. A prime example of this phenomenon is a silver medal featured in […]
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George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin, Barbara Bush First Spouse Medal Coming Soon
In December 2020, the United States Mint will release numismatic products featuring the George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin and the corresponding Barbara Bush First Spouse Bronze Medal. December 4 2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin Rolls, Bags, and Boxes All product options contain circulating quality coins from the Philadelphia Mint or the Denver […]
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Larry Ness Indian Peace Medals Brings Over $900,000 at Stack’s Bowers Nov. Auction
The highly anticipated Larry Ness Collection of Indian Peace medals crossed the auction block on November 10 as part of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2020 Showcase Auction, held at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California. Larry Ness built one of the most complete collections of this series ever assembled, including a remarkable […]
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CCAC to Review Medals for Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, Nov
2020-W 24-Karat Gold Coin and 2020-P Silver Medal for End of WWII
Debuting today from the United States Mint are two new collectibles commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the second world war
The E Pluribus Unum Collection, Part Two
By John Kraljevich – Numismatic Consultant, Stack’s Bowers …… Download your free copy of the catalog or view online In November 2019, before the world of coin shows and everything else was turned on its ear, the first offering of coins from the E Pluribus Unum Collection was a throwback to the golden days […]
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Designs to be Reviewed by CCAC
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a telephonic public meeting November 17, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review and discussion […]
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Colonial Coins, Washingtoniana, Indian Peace Medals in Stack’s Bowers Nov. Auction
The E Pluribus Unum Collection, Part 2: Colonial Coins and Washingtoniana The E Pluribus Unum Collection, Part 2: Colonial Coins and Washingtoniana will be featured in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 11-13, 2020 Auction. Built over the course of more than half a century, the E Pluribus Unum Collection is replete with coins and medals […]
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Künker Offering Alexander Macomb Gold Medal From War of 1812 in Fall Auction
The Story of Alexander Macomb by Künker GmbH …… The Hero of the Second War of American Independence As part of its Auction 339, the auction house Künker offers a Congressional Gold Medal. This is no medal like any other, but the one President Madison handed personally to Alexander Macomb, the hero of Plattsburgh. We […]
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World War II 75th Anniversary Coin, Medal Designs Announced by US Mint
The United States Mint has officially announced the designs for the 2020 End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin and Medal Program. The designs will be featured on a 24-karat gold coin and a silver medal. The common obverse design depicts an eagle in flight grasping an olive branch, symbolizing peace, in its right […]
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Medals in Stack’s Bowers Hong Kong Auction Showcase Cultural History of China
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… A German Medal and the Chinese Connection to World War I Though western Europe and the United States were all initially allied in their approach to opening up China during the mid-late 19th century, civil unrest toward the emerging colonizers led to Germany seeking […]
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Donald Trump Presidential Medal Designs Recommended
Designs for the Donald J
Japanese Oban Among New World Coins at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… We hope that everyone is doing well and finding pleasant ways to enjoy the summer. As a reminder, if you have any coins that you would like to offer to us, Atlas Numismatics is actively seeking to purchase individual items and whole collections and can assist with shipping and insurance should items merit […]
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Japanese Oban Among New World Coins at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… We hope that everyone is doing well and finding pleasant ways to enjoy the summer. As a reminder, if you have any coins that you would like to offer to us, Atlas Numismatics is actively seeking to purchase individual items and whole collections and can assist with shipping and insurance should items […]
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Store and Display Your So-Called Dollars in New Lucite Holders
Jeff Shevlin, a nationally recognized expert on so-called dollars, now has available four different types of Lucite holders to store and display so-called dollars, which are historical U.S. medals that commemorate events in the United States history. “It is exciting to introduce a new product that will allow collectors to showcase and display their collections,” […]
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National Commemorative Medals of the United States Mint
By BJ Searls for PCGS …… Over the last several years, PCGS has been grading more and more tokens and medals and interest in these items is increasing. And one of the relatively recent additions to the PCGS Set Registry® is the National Commemorative Medals of the United States Mint (1940-Present) set. This 182-item set […]
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Stunning Gold World Coins Among Latest Inventory at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope our June notice finds you doing well. If you may have any coins you would like to offer to us, Atlas Numismatics is actively seeking to purchase individual items and whole collections and can assist with shipping and insurance should items merit inspection. Please contact us if you have […]
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Stack’s Bowers Collectors Choice Auction Features the Timeless Medals of Erik Lindberg
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… In the world of medallic art, France may come to mind for its association with some of the most skilled and elegant craftsmen and their work, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Any survey of medals and coins from this period […]
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Künker Summer Auction Sales 337-338 Now Online
Künker Auctions by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, The catalogues for our upcoming Summer Auction Sales are now online. From 22 to 26 of June 2020, we will hold two auctions at the hotel Vienna House Remarque in Osnabrück (former Steigenberger Hotel Remarque). About 3,600 lots with a total estimate of about […]
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Apollo 17-Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Owned by Last Moonwalker in Heritage Space Exploration Auction
One of approximately 80 silver Robbins Medallions that flew on Apollo 17, which once belonged to the last man to walk on the moon, could bring $50,000 or more in Heritage Auctions’ Space Exploration Auction June 5 in Dallas, Texas. Apollo 17 Flown MS68 NGC Silver Robbins Medallion, Serial Number 159, Originally from the Personal […]
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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Historic German States Gold Service Medal
Circa 1806 German States Bavaria King Maximilian I Joseph (1806-1825) Historic Gold Service Medal by Losch 6 Ducats 20.96 grams 36mm Unlisted in Gold Wittelsbach #2478 (In Silver) By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… PCGS Specimen 65 High-Relief Cameo Proof-Like FINEST KNOWN & EXTREMELY RARE This is an amazing world-class numismatic treasure, […]
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NGC Certifies Very First Olympic Gold Medal for Basketball
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NGC Certifies 1st Olympic Basketball Gold Medal Ever Awarded
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified the first Olympic gold medal for basketball ever awarded. This ultimate symbol of the sport’s rise to a global phenomenon was presented to US team captain William “Bill” Wheatley by James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, during the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. With Germany as the host country and […]
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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Unique Gold Off Metal Trial Strike 1861 German States Bavaria Medal
1861 German States Bavaria Medal Prince Adalbert (Brother of King Maximilian II) Gold Off Metal Strike “First Test” (Trial Strike) Hand Engraving from the Bavarian Mint Presented to the House of Wittelsbach UNLISTED IN GOLD AND UNIQUE 54.43 grams 42.59 mm Hauser-536 (in Tin & Bronze) PCGS SPECIMEN 62 By Mike Byers for Mint Error […]
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Set of Swiss Shooting Festival Medals and Coins New at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Despite worldwide economic uncertainty, the market for rare and exceptional coins remains buoyant. Showing particular strength at present are top British and Asian material. Atlas Numismatics is actively seeking to purchase individual items and whole collections and can assist with shipping and insurance should items merit inspection. Please contact us if you have […]
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A special selection of World War I, Goetz, and Cathedral medals: The April 2020 Collectors Choice Online World Auction
WORLD WAR I MEDALS. France – United States
United States Mint Announces Design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Medal
On Tuesday, April 21, the United States Mint officially announced the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Medal. Developed in conjunction with the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Dollar, this limited edition 99.9% silver medal will accompany the silver dollar celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. “The United […]
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A special selection of World War I, Goetz, and Cathedral medals: The April 2020 Collectors Choice Online World Auction
WORLD WAR I MEDALS. France – United States
Stack’s Offers World War I Medals in Exonumia Sale
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is presenting a special April Collectors Choice Online (CCO) auction of over 160 lots of exonumia. These pieces represent three different topics: the works of Jacques Wiener mostly comprising his famous, intricately engraved architectural series; World War I medals from a variety of issuers on each side of the great conflict, and the massive opera of Karl Goetz, ranging from historical to satirical themes.
Starting off this sale are numerous offerings from the brothers Wiener, led mostly by Jacques
Latest So-Called Dollar Fixed Price List From Jeff Shevlin Now Available
Latest So-Called Dollar Fixed Price List From Jeff Shevlin – So-CalledDollar.com …… The latest fixed price list of So-Called Dollars is currently available from Jeff Shevlin, the “So-Called Guy”. The price list has over 100 certified and raw so-called dollars for sale, as well as world’s fair and commemorative medals. Dozens of exceptionally-rare and finest-known […]
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CoinWeek Stream: FAO Medals – An Interesting Modern-Era Collecting Area
by Charles Morgan One of the interesting sidestreets in numismatics that I have found myself fascinated by is the one filled with hundreds of medals struck by the FAO, the United Nation’s food and agriculture development and research organization. With more than 500 known medals in a program that spanned decades, FAO medals augment a […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries April 2020 Auction Features Medals by Jacques Wiener
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Stack’s Bowers to Offer Exceptional Array of Exonumia in Medals-Only Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to present a special April Collectors Choice Online (CCO) auction of over 160 lots of exonumia in medals. These pieces represent three different topics: the works of Jacques Wiener, mostly comprising his famous, intricately engraved architectural series; World War I medals from a variety of issuers on each side of […]
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James MaloneBeach Wins American Medal of the Year Award
James MaloneBeach’s medal “Suffer the Children” has won the coveted 2020 AMY (American Medal of the Year) award, sponsored by AMSA (American Medallic Sculpture Association). The announcement was made by Mel Wacks, chair of the committee of distinguished jurors ― Philip Attwood, President of FIDEM (Fédération Internationale de la Médaille d’Art); Dr. Ellen Feingold, Curator […]
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So-Called Dollars From the Pacific Coast Expositions
The latest publication on so-called dollars by Jeff Shevlin and Bill Hyder, So-Called Dollars from the Pacific Coast Expositions, won awards at the 2019 American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in Chicago as the Best Book of the Year on medals and tokens. So-called dollars are medals struck to commemorate events in United […]
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Jewish-American Hall of Fame Book Published
Jewish-American Hall of Fame medals issued from 1969 to 2019 have found homes in collections and museums around the world – becoming the longest continuing series of non-government art medals currently being issued in the world. Now, for the first time, biographies of more than 50 Jewish-American Hall of Fame inductees have been published, along with their portrait medals created by leading medalists, many of whom have won the Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture (presented by the American Numismatic Association) and the American Numismatic Society’s J. Sanford Saltus Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Art of the Medal
New Book on Medals of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame 1969-2019 Published
Jewish-American Hall of Fame medals issued from 1969 to 2019 have found homes in collections, museums, etc. around the world ― becoming the longest continuing series of non-government art medals currently being issued in the world. Now, for the first time, biographies of more than 50 Jewish-American Hall of Fame inductees have been published, along […]
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Ahead of Its Time – The Alcohol-Fueled Car Medals of 1901-1902
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The debate about environmental issues, natural resources, and technological improvements are more relevant than ever before. Yet, two French gold medals submitted for certification to the Shanghai, China, PCGS office are evidence of the technology that existed 120 years ago. Using alcohol or ethanol as fuel is not new […]
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Rare Coins & Medals From Around the World New to Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… New Atlas Numismatics Inventory These five items are just a sample of the 989 recent additions to Atlas Numismatics coin and Medals inventory. We have added new material in the US (18) and World (971) categories. Gem Proof 1915 Cuba 10 Pesos 1058261 | CUBA. Jose Marti. (First Republic, 1902-1962). 1915-(P) AV 10 Pesos. PCGS PR65 Cameo. By […]
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Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal Released
Silver and American history enthusiasts have a new option from the United States Mint with the release on Monday of the Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal
Japan: Annual Proof and mint sets unveiled
The Mint of Japan has unveiled its 2020 collection of Proof and mint sets which include presentation folders for special occasions. The 2020-dated sets include the denotation of the second year of Reiwa, named after Emperor Naruhito’s regnal era, which began in May 2019
Medal Awarded to Inventor of First Large-Scale Electronic Computer Featured in Heritage Americana & Political Auction
A medal awarded for one of the most significant technological advancements in the last century is among the most intriguing lots offered in Heritage Auctions’ Americana & Political Auction February 22-23 in Dallas, Texas. The John Scott Medal Awarded to John Presper Eckert Jr. in 1961 “For The Invention Of The First Large Scale Electronic […]
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Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal on Sale Feb. 24
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal (product code S807) on February 24 at noon EST. The medal is priced at $46.00 USD. Struck in 99.9 percent fine silver, the Presidential Silver Medal features Jackson’s portrait on the obverse with the inscriptions “ANDREW JACKSON,” “PRESIDENT OF THE […]
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Spectacular Collection of NGC-Certified Lesher Dollars to be Sold in February
The most complete set of Lesher “Referendum Dollars” — which is entirely certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) — is being sold by Kagin’s at the 2020 ANA National Money Show in Atlanta on February 28. The Henderson-Marchase Collection consists of 20 of the silver octagonal medals that were privately made in 1900 and 1901 […]
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Heritage Live: The Gulf Breeze Collection of Prussian Coins
The Gulf Breeze Collection of Prussian Coins is one of three specialized auctions of World and Ancient Coins currently available for bidding exclusively through HA.com. It concludes with a live auction through Heritage Live, beginning at 8:00 PM CT on February 2. As might be expected from the name, this auction is composed almost entirely […]
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Künker eLive Auction 58 of Numismatic Books
Numismatic Literature Auction By Künker GmbH …… You can study all the pieces of the eLive Auction 58 of Numismatic Literature online. The auction contains more than 1,450 lots of numismatic literature from more than 400 years. We present you with a cross-section of citation works and catalogs, as well as scientific publications and special […]
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Community Voice Response: Dec. 10, 2019
From the Nov.15 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you collect medals in addition to coins? If so, what types? If not, why?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Rarely would I collect medals
John Quincy Adams Presidential Silver Medal Released
On Monday, Nov
Final Presidential Silver Medal of 2019 on Sale Nov. 18
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the John Quincy Adams Presidential Silver Medal (product code S806) on November 18 at noon EST. This is the sixth release in the Presidential Silver Medal series and the final medal of 2019. Priced at $39.95, this medal is struck in 99.9 percent fine silver and […]
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The General and the Student—A Personalized, Unique Gold Medal Following the Brutality of World War I
By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Ferdinand Foch, a French general and military strategist, served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in the latter part of World War I, ultimately guiding the allies to victory in their defeat of the Central Powers in November 1918. As a result of […]
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Bidding Now Open on Sedwick’s Treasure Auction #26
AUCTION CATALOG 26 – BIDDING OPEN – CLICK HERE By Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC …… Thank you for joining us for our 26th auction overall and our seventh in a live floor setting. It is through the support and enthusiasm of bidders and consignors alike that we are able to offer such a high […]
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Rare Silver Harding Inaugural Medal, Gold Telford Medal Featured in Stack’s Bowers Baltimore Auction
By James McCartney – Senior Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… Rare Harding Inaugural Medal in Silver United States Presidential Inaugural medals have been issued officially since William McKinley took the oath of office in 1901. For the past 118 years, these medals have marked the change of administrations and can conjure nostalgia or bitterness depending […]
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Heritage Auctions: Dresden Collection of Hispanic and Brazilian Proclamation Medals
The newest monthly world coin auction from Heritage spotlights the Dresden Collection of Hispanic and Brazilian Proclamation Medals. This spectacular collection includes 150 lots, 90% of which are mint state, and is heaviest in material from Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. It was assembled from 1952 through 1959 and hasn’t seen the light of day for […]
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Medals all Around
By Tom Michael
Presidential Coin & Antique Company released its 155th mini fixed-price list on Sept. 17. If you are at all familiar with Joe Levine’s mini fixed-price lists, then you know that they always offer something special for the experienced medal collector
Gold Bars, Honduras Coin Rarity to Appear in Sedwick’s November Treasure Auction
By Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC …… A large variety of gold and silver shipwreck bars, as well as numismatic rarities, will attract excited bidding during Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s Treasure, World, U.S Coin & Paper Money Auction 26. The floor auction will be held November 1-2, 2019 at the DoubleTree Disney Springs in Orlando, […]
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United States Mint Unveils Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal Design
On Tuesday, September 17, the United States Mint unveiled the designs for the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal in the Department of the Treasury’s historic Cash Room. United States Mint Director David J. Ryder unveiled the designs, and the ceremony was led by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Management David Eisner. In attendance […]
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Red Baron Medal, Gold Escudos Highlight New Coin Inventory at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… With our September newsletter, we are pleased to introduce some new features on the Atlas Numismatics website that we hope will improve your browsing experience. These features include mobile optimization for phones and handheld devices and a new “previously viewed items” list that will populate in your browser as items are […]
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James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal Released
Another product for collectors appears from the United States Mint this week with the release of the James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal
George Washington: The Early Coins, Tokens & Medals Honoring Our Founding Father
By Blanchard & Company …… “Before there was a nation, before there was a symbol of this young nation — a flag, a constitution, a national seal — there was Washington. Even when in the course of revolutionary events a flag did appear and a Constitution, they did not have a long tradition behind them. […]
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A Life’s Work: New Catalogue for the Rainer Opitz Collection “Reformatio in Nummis”
By Künker GmbH …… Dear Coin Enthusiasts, The catalogue of the Opitz Collection has been published. The six-volume work comprises exactly 3,577 pages with more than 6,000 objects, which were collected by Rainer Opitz in about 40 years on the subject of “Reformatio in Nummis”. The six volumes comprise exactly 3,577 pages, which were necessary […]
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ANA Signature Auction Features Great Coins in Fascinating Collections
The ANA World’s Fair of Money is always one of the top numismatic events of the year, and, as always, Heritage is proud to be able to present the official auction. This event, scheduled for August 14-18 at the convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with Platinum Night scheduled for the evening of August 14, features coins […]
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Stack’s Bowers to Display Cardinal Collection Foundation Tribute to Franklin’s Libertas Americana Medal
At the upcoming American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money Convention in Rosemont, Illinois, August 13-18, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce it will have at their bourse table 1005 an incredible display assembled by the Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation and centered around one of the most beautiful and important medals struck in […]
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Collecting 100 years of medals and tokens of the famous Chicago Coin Club
One of my greatest numismatic regrets is that I lived in the city of Rochester, New York, for nearly twelve years, and in all that time I never joined the venerable and storied Rochester Numismatic Association.
I’ve been a coin collector since I was about seven years old
Chicago Coin Club releases new medal series commemorating its 100th anniversary
The Chicago Coin Club has announced that it will release a series of four medals to commemorate the organization’s 100th anniversary. All medals included in the series possess the dimensions 3
The Coin Analyst: Recent Medallic Works by Joel Iskowitz on Apollo 11 and World War I
By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ….. Acclaimed coin and medal designer Joel Iskowitz — one of the most prolific living American medallic artists – has been keeping busy since moving on last year from his position as a member of the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). He recently shared information about some of […]
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James Madison Presidential Silver Medal Released
Libertas Americana, Abolition Medals at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics will be attending the Central States Numismatic Society’s 80th Anniversary Convention from April 24 through 27, 2019. If you would like us to bring any specific items for your examination at the show please contact us at your earliest convenience. New Inventory These five items are just a sample […]
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Mint State 1902 Five Pound Gold Among New Coin Highlights at Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics will be attending the Central States Numismatic Society’s 80th Anniversary Convention from April 24 through 27, 2019. If you would like us to bring any specific items for your examination at the show please contact us at your earliest convenience. New Inventory These five items are just a sample […]
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Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal Series Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise Medal by Eugene Daub is 50th in the Jewish-American Hall of Fame Series The Jewish-American Hall of Fame series of medals was launched 50 years ago under the direction of Mel Wacks, who continues to guide what is now the longest continuing series of art medals in the United States, and […]
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Letters to the Editor (March 19, 2019)
Mint reused 1968 envelope
I have attached a photo (at right) from a recent purchase of a 1969 U.S. Mint Set
AU Capital – Indian Peace Medals: Important and Historic Collectibles
AU Capital Management President Russ Augustin teams up with CoinWeek to discuss the fascinating Indian Peace Medal series. In this episode, Russ shares a number of medals from his collection and discusses the important historic role these numismatic objects played in bettering relations between native tribes and the American government. From the English administration […]
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Thomas Jefferson Presidential Silver Medal Released
Celebrating the third President of the United States, the Thomas Jefferson Presidential Silver Medal went on sale today at noon EST
World War I Centennial 2018 Coast Guard Silver Medal Photos
This article shows photos of a World War I Centennial 2018 Coast Guard Silver Medal — one of the five United States Mint medals commemorating the branches of the U
Bush Presidential Dollar, First Spouse Gold Coins and More Coming in 2019
2019 will be the first year in which both commemorative programs from the U.S. Mint are curved By CoinWeek News Staff …. On Tuesday, December 11, United States Representative Bruce Poliquin (R-ME2) introduced a bill (H.R. 7257) to the House of Representatives that would authorize the production in 2019 of new Presidential $1 coins honoring […]
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World War I Centennial 2018 Air Service Silver Medal Photos
Earlier this year, on Jan
CAG Artifact Registry Launches with Neil Armstrong Family Items
Collectibles Authentication Guaranty® (CAG™) has launched the CAG Artifact Registry™, a searchable online gallery of CAG-certified collectibles. It can be viewed at CAGcertified.com/Registry. The first collection to be featured in the CAG Artifact Registry is the Armstrong Family Collection™, thousands of artifacts saved by astronaut Neil Armstrong — the first man to walk on the […]
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NGC Certifies Rare Medal Struck for 1970 Brazilian Soccer Team
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) has certified a very rare gold medal struck by Mexico for the Brazilian soccer team to celebrate them as the first to win three World Cups
New Book on So-Called Dollars from Pacific Coast Expositions Just Released
So-Called Dollar dealer Jeff Shevlin and William D. Hyder announced the release of their new book, So-Called Dollars from the Pacific Coast Expositions. It is an illustrated reference and is the second in a series of books Shevlin plans to publish to redefine and expand the field of collecting So-Called Dollars. The preface is written […]
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2020 Coast Guard Medal Designs Reviewed
The United States Mint unveiled 18 candidate designs earlier this month for the 2
2020 Air Force Medal Designs Reviewed
Proposed designs were reviewed and resulting recommendations made for the upcoming Air Force Medal
World War I Centennial 2018 Marine Corps Silver Medal Photos
The United States Mint on Jan
2020 Coast Guard Silver Medal Candidate Designs Unveiled
In 2020, the Armed Forces Silver Medal series from the United States Mint will start celebrating branches of the military with 2-inch medals struck in 2
2020 Air Force Silver Medal Candidate Designs Unveiled
The United States Mint this week advanced its upcoming series of Armed Forces Silver Medals by unveiling candidate designs for the first two military branches up for honors — the Air Force and the
CCAC to Discuss Designs for Native American $1s, Platinum Eagles and Coast Guard and Air Force Medals
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will meet Tuesday, Oct
1892-3 Columbus So-Called Dollar/Award Medal and Obverse Die
1892-3 Columbus So-Called Dollar/Award Medal by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles Barber Bronze, 38.1 mm, R.5. One of our favorite so-called dollars, the Saint-Gaudens/Barber HK-223. This is the medal that began the entire Charles Barber-Augustus Saint-Gaudens rivalry and controversy. The well-known Columbian Exposition prize medal was Augustus Saint-Gaudens first attempt to work with Mint officials. “The […]
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ANS buys medal archive
Archives of the Medallic Art Company have been purchased by the American Numismatic Society.
More than 50,000 individual items such as medals, dies, galvanos, plaques, and paper and digital archives were sold to ANS for $420,000 in bankruptcy proceedings of the Northwest Territorial Mint in a Seattle court.
Medallic Art Company archives have been purchased by the American Numismatic Society
George Washington & John Adams Presidential Silver Medals Released
The United States Mint released today a pair of Presidential medals, the first in a new silver series, featuring George Washington and John Adams
George Washington & John Adams Presidential Silver Medal Pricing and Images
The United States Mint this week updated its online store with information, images and pricing for the first two Presidential Silver Medals honoring George Washington and John Adams, the nation’s
McDonald’s unveils limited edition MacCoin to celebrate 50 years of the Big Mac
The collectible MacCoin is the first fully food-backed global currency
[Chicago, Illinois] [July 29, 2018] — To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac, McDonald’s unveiled the MacCoin, a limited edition global currency* backed by the internationally iconic Big Mac that fans across the world can get their hands on starting August 2 to share, collect or redeem. Despite its name, the MacCoin is technically a token
Belgium: New 2018 mint set features commemorative medal celebrating fifth anniversary of accession of King Philip
The National Bank of Belgium has authorised the release of new mint sets dated “2018” that will include all eight denominations of the euro coinage in circulation within the Euro-zone area, and, in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the accession of King Philip, a special anniversary medal has been included in the set. Included in the set is the current series of Belgian coins depicting HM King Philip, who succeeded his father King Albert II upon his abdication on the 17th July 2013
Bowers on collecting: Collecting medals in 2018 and in 1789
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high. This is due to several aspects
Bowers on collecting: Collecting medals in 2018 and in 1789
By Q. David Bowers
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high
Bowers on collecting: Collecting medals in 2018 and in 1789
By Q. David Bowers
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high
World War I Centennial 2018 Army Silver Medal Photos
ANS Gives 2018 Saltus Award to Dutch Medallist Geer Steyn
Dutch artist Geer Steyn became the 57th recipient of the J. Sanford Saltus Award for excellence in medallic art at the biannual conference of the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) in Ottawa, Ontario on May 29, 2018. Donald Scarinci, Chairman of the Saltus Award Committee of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) presented the award at […]
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Geer Steyn receives the 2018 J. Sanford Saltus Award
Dutch artist Geer Steyn became the 57th recipient of the J. Sanford Saltus Award for excellence in medallic art at the biannual conference of the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) in Ottawa, Ontario on May 29, 2018
Olympic Medals for 2020 Tokyo Games May Rely on Recycled Precious Metals
By Everett Millman – Gainesville Coins ……. The committee tasked with preparing Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics is exploring a frugal plan for producing the bronze, silver, and gold medals awarded to winning athletes. The idea? Use precious metals recycled from old electronics. Ambitious Recycling Initiative Hosting the Olympic Games requires major capital outlays and investment […]
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Austrian Mint Produces Jewelry Collection Based on Historic Medals
By CoinWeek …. In conjunction with Dorotheum Jewellers in Vienna, the Austrian Mint has created a line of jewelry based on medallic art from its historical medal collection. And while the Mint currently has made its collection of bracelets, earrings and necklaces available only in Austria and Germany, the products are worth noting because they […]
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CoinWeek Podcast #97: Numismatic Americana Through the Eyes of John Kraljevich
CoinWeek Podcast #97: Numismatic Americana Through the Eyes of John Kraljevich Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to John Kraljevich – noted expert on US Coins, Americana, a fellow alumnus of the […]
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Numismatic Memorabilia From the American Space Race to Sell This Week at Heritage Auctions
By CoinWeek ….. When astronaut and Apollo 11 Mission Commander Neil Armstrong stepped on the lunar surface at 10:56 Eastern Time on July 21, 1969, it was the culmination of the great scientific and engineering effort known as the Space Race. Among their other military and geopolitical rivalries, the Space Race pitted the United States […]
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OSS Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) received a Congressional Gold Medal a week ago Wednesday, March 21, during a ceremony held in the U
Bill Proposes Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal
By CoinWeek News Staff …. On February 2, California Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA14) introduced the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act to Congress. The bill (H.R. 4912) seeks to recognize the women who helped win World War II by leaving their regular lives and joining the workforce–often in factory jobs typically performed by men–to […]
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The Worth of an Olympic Gold Medal: Dillon Gage
Dillon Gage Metals, one of the world’s largest precious metals wholesale firms, is educating the public about the Olympic medals slated to be awarded during the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The games begin February 9 and run through Feb. 25, 2018. As it turns out, what the gold, silver and bronze medals […]
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Bowers on collecting: American medals to the fore — medals, tokens, and medalets
Welcome to the second installment in my series on the subject of American medals. I highlight some of those featured in the best-selling Whitman book, The 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens, now with additional comments and updates
Bowers on collecting: American medals to the fore — medals, tokens, and medalets
By Q. David Bowers
Welcome to the second installment in my series on the subject of American medals
Newly Announced US Mint Silver Medal Program Is Just Bullion
By Donald Scarinci – CCAC Member, donaldscarinci.com …… Last week, after years of prodding by members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) and the collector community, the United States Mint finally announced a medal program. Unfortunately, it is nothing more than a bullion sales program and is likely to do more to discourage […]
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Exploring Tokens & Medals Through the Eyes of a Longtime Coin Collector
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com …… I’ve been rediscovering the joys of tokens & medals lately. I say “rediscovering” because I’ve actually been accumulating them–along with medals and other forms of exonumia–since I was a child. I just never formally considered myself a “collector” of tokens and medals, because I spent much more time […]
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Bob Dole Receives Congressional Gold Medal
Former U.S. Senator Robert Joseph “Bob” Dole received a Congressional Gold Medal on January 17 during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Dole was presented the medal in recognition of his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. Bob Dole proudly served the people of Kansas in Congress for […]
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The 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the “Rainbow City”
1901 Pan-American Exposition and The “Rainbow City” — the assassination that took place there & new coins and medals By 1900, the United States had established itself as a major world power. The frontier had been settled coast to coast. The major hostilities with Native Americans ended in 1890 at Wounded Knee, and the massive […]
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Bob Dole Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the U
The Victor Sine Clade George Washington Funeral Medal: NGC
This premiere medal was made to be worn at a memorial procession for George Washington On December 14, 1799, George Washington passed away at Mount Vernon, just two years after retiring as President of the United States. Upon his death, any hint of criticism from his presidency faded as the nation pondered his heroism and […]
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U.S. Mint Announces Pricing for 2018 WWI Centennial Silver Dollar Products
By CoinWeek News Staff …. The United States Mint announced its pricing Monday for the 2018 World War I Centennial Commemorative Silver Dollar and the five accompanying silver medals honoring the branches of the U.S. military active in the war. All related 2018 WWI Commemorative products will be available from the Mint starting January […]
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November Brings Exceptional World Coins, Medals from Atlas Numismatics
Exceptional World Coins, Medals By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics will be attending The 63rd Annual F.U.N. Convention from January 4 through 7, 2018, and The 46th Annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) from January 11 through January 14, 2018 and will be bringing our inventory of exceptional World Coins and Medals. If you […]
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Collecting Ideas: Medals Make a Comeback
Modern or vintage, there are plenty of options for collectors By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… The United States Mint recently conducted its second annual Mint Forum in Washington, D.C. This year’s attendance was much larger than last year, with around 80 dealers, hobby leaders and collectors making the trip. The agenda […]
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Filipino Veterans Awarded WWII Congressional Gold Medal
After 75 long years, Filipino Veterans of World War II were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service during the war
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Designs Reviewed by CCAC
Designs for the congressional gold medal honoring World War II veteran and former U
CCAC Approves Designs for Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal
By CoinWeek News Staff ….. On Wednesday, October 25, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) convened for a brief, one-hour public meeting to discuss and approve designs for the Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal. Public Law 115-60, which authorized the Treasury and the United States Mint to strike the medal, was introduced to the […]
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Filipino Veterans of World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol. It was awarded collectively to those who served honorably in an active duty status between July 26, 1941, and December 31, 1946 under the command of the United States Army Forces in the […]
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World Coin Auctions – Rarities at Heidelberger Münzhandlung
By Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün …… From November 14 to 15, 2017, Auction 73 of the Heidelberger Münzhandlung will take place. Herbert Grün has again assembled a catalog that contains rarities in the best grades imaginable – ranging from ancient times to the Federal Republic of Germany From November 14 to 15, 2017, the Heidelberger […]
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Daniel Frank Sedwick’s Cob Report – Admiral Vernon Medals of 1739 and 1741
By Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC …… If the heart of collecting is visual and intellectual stimulation mixed with historical study, then the “Admiral Vernon” medals crafted in England in the period 1739-1741 are the perfect collectibles. The sheer number of different varieties of these medals makes collecting them both challenging and feasible. Fascination with these […]
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New Limited Mintage Chiwoo Medals Available Now from APMEX
APMEX, Inc., a leading Precious Metals e-retailer based in Oklahoma City, is thrilled to announce the latest release in the extremely successful Chiwoo Cheonwang Medal series from KOMSCO, the official mint of South Korea. The inaugural release in 2016 garnered an impressive following almost immediately and these newest 2017 editions are sure to spark even […]
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U.S. Mint Announces World War I Centennial Silver Medal Designs
The United States Mint has revealed the obverse and reverse designs for five silver medals that will be issued in conjunction with the 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollar. Each medal, composed of 90 percent silver, pays homage to branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that were active in World War I. Design descriptions […]
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2018 World War I Centennial Silver Medal Designs Unveiled
The United States Mint announced designs Tuesday, Oct
Shanghai Mint Strikes Gold, Silver Medals for NGC 30th Anniversary
The medals celebrate NGC’s expertise, global reach and commitment to impartiality The Shanghai Mint, one of the official mints of the People’s Republic of China, has struck medals to honor the 30th anniversary of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®). The medals were struck in gold, silver and a special “trimetallic” composition. This is the first time […]
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Shanghai Mint Strikes Gold, Silver Medals for NGC 30th Anniversary
The medals celebrate NGC’s expertise, global reach and commitment to impartiality The Shanghai Mint, one of the official mints of the People’s Republic of China, has struck medals to honor the 30th anniversary of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®). The medals were struck in gold, silver and a special “trimetallic” composition. This is the first time […]
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CoinWeek News Wire for October 6, 2017: Australia 5 Cent, Money Evolves, Wu-Tang Clan…
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for October 6, 2017: Brain Food 1.) INFOGRAPHIC: 58 Insane Facts About Bitcoin You probably have heard a lot of people talking about Bitcoin recently, so you’ll want to save this infographic via BitcoinPlay.net to learn what Bitcoin is, when it started, and who uses this cryptocurrency the most… […]
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Spink: Medals from the Life and Career of Sir Christopher Lee
Spink is honored to have been instructed to offer approximately 50 medals and awards presented and bestowed to the late Sir Christopher Lee, C.B.E., C.St.J.. The group charts the life and career of the legendary actor, from active service as a young RAF officer in the Second World War through to his British Film Institute […]
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Spink: Medals from the Life and Career of Sir Christopher Lee
Spink is honored to have been instructed to offer approximately 50 medals and awards presented and bestowed to the late Sir Christopher Lee, C.B.E., C.St.J.. The group charts the life and career of the legendary actor, from active service as a young RAF officer in the Second World War through to his British Film Institute […]
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Rare Canadian Indian Chief Medals at Toronto Coin Expo 2017 Fall Auction
By Geoffrey Bell Auctions and Toronto Coin Expo …… Geoffrey Bell Auctions Ltd. will be offering rare Canadian Indian Chief Medals at the Toronto Coin Expo public numismatic auction on September 27 & 28. These historic pieces of Canadian history are not to be missed. Just seeing one can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In early […]
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OSS Medal Designs Reviewed
Revised designs for a congressional gold medal honoring the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) went under review this week and two of them became the clear winners
Look Back: United States 2011 September 11 National Medal
Description: The 2011 September 11 National Medal honors the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania that killed nearly 3,000 people. The one-ounce silver 9/11 medals were struck in 2011 and issued to help financially support the establishment and maintenance of the National September […]
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Whitman Publishing Releases Overview of So-Called Dollars
The third edition of MEGA RED (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins) includes a 10-page full-color appendix on So-Called Dollars, a class of nearly 800 different historical medals, many of them struck by the United States Mint. The section’s author, Jeff Shevlin, is a specialist in the field. He defines […]
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Confederate References and Civil War Symbolism
By David Thomason Alexander for CoinWeek ….. Rewriting history is a great temptation to ideologues of left and right, but recalls the old child’s prayer in the wake of some unimaginable tragedy, “Lord. Make it didn’t happen!” Retrofitting the past with concepts of today can be very appealing but it is illogical and indefensible. American […]
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New Inventory Highlights from Atlas Numismatics – Pre-ANA Edition
By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Collectors, We are attending the 2017 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colorado, on August 1-5, 2017, at Tables #959 and #1058. Please note that we will only be able to carry a portion of the inventory available on our website; if you would like us to include any […]
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CoinWeek: United States Mint 225th Anniversary Silver Medal Unboxing – 4K Video
Coinweek unboxes a 2017 U.S. Mint silver medal struck to honor the 225th Anniversary of the Mint. We are giving this Mint product away in this week’s CoinWeek Giveaway. For details, click here. * * * CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award […]
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Stack’s Bowers: Massive Alexander I Russian Gold Medal at ANA Auction
By Kyle Ponterio – Stack’s Bowers Auctions …… This week’s highlight from our August 2017 Official Auction at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colorado is a gold medal commemorating the birth of Alexander I. Not many related Russian medals are known to have been struck in gold and are unlisted in Mikhail […]
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Stack’s Bowers: Massive Alexander I Russian Gold Medal at ANA Auction
By Kyle Ponterio – Stack’s Bowers Auctions …… This week’s highlight from our August 2017 Official Auction at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colorado is a gold medal commemorating the birth of Alexander I. Not many related Russian medals are known to have been struck in gold and are unlisted in […]
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New Atlas Numismatics World & Ancient Coins
By Atlas Numismatics …… New Inventory These six coins are just a sample of the 546 recent additions to our inventory. We have added new material in Ancient (15), World (530) and US (1). Attractive Caesar Denarius with Cabinet Patina http://atlasnumismatics.com/1043108/ These and the following images courtesy of Atlas Numismatics 1043108 | ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. […]
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2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal Photos
This article presents photos of a United States Mint flagship 225th anniversary product, the 2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal
“Divisive” 2017 American Liberty Silver Medal Outperforms 2016 Versions*
*A lack of a mintage limit may have helped By CoinWeek News Staff …. First day sales of the 2017 American Liberty U.S. Mint 225th Anniversary Silver Medal totaled 26,833 units, according to Todd Martin, Deputy Chief of the Office of Corporate Communications of the United States Mint. In light of the “controversy” over the […]
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CoinWeek: Heraldic Art Bronze Medal Restrikes – CoinWeek Giveaway #179
If you haven’t entered for your chance to win our Giveaway this week, you have lost your mind! Our 179th Giveaway features one of the most expensive and limited items we have ever offered. Collector Paul Sandler has provided us one of 30 restrike Complete sets of Heraldic Art Medallions. These So-Called Half Dollars […]
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2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal Release
Today, June 14, the United States Mint makes available the 2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal
U.S. Mint Releases 225th Anniversary Silver Medal June 14
The United States Mint will make available for purchase the American Liberty 225th Anniversary Silver Medal™ (product code 17XB) on June 14 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The Mint is issuing this one-ounce proof medal in celebration of its 225th anniversary this year. Struck in 99.9 percent silver at the Philadelphia Mint, it is the […]
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Military Decorations Displayed at ANA Money Museum
History buffs and military aficionados alike are sure to appreciate the new exhibit at the Money Museum, “Trenches to Treaties: World War I in Remembrance”, commemorating the 100th anniversary of “The Great War.” Operated by the American Numismatic Association (ANA), the Money Museum exhibit honors WWI soldiers through a spectacular display of medals and military […]
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A Brief Survey of Medals Available from the U.S. Mint
The United States Mint is the nation’s coin factory, but almost from the beginning it has made medals to honor important people and events By David Schwager for CoinWeek ….. Although medals might seem like a sideline, the U.S. Mint website lists about 100 types for sale, with enough variety to prompt the buyer’s guide […]
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A Brief Survey of Medals Available from the U.S. Mint
The United States Mint is the nation’s coin factory, but almost from the beginning it has made medals to honor important people and events By David Schwager for CoinWeek ….. Although medals might seem like a sideline, the U.S. Mint website lists about 100 types for sale, with enough variety to prompt the buyer’s guide […]
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U.S. Mint Opens Sales for Bronze Medal Honoring Treasury Secretary Jack Lew
The United States Mint has opened sales for the bronze medal honoring Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew. Struck at the United States Mint at Philadelphia, the three-inch bronze medal (Product Code 17MA) is priced at $39.95 USD. The obverse, designed and engraved by Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, features a portrait of Jacob J. […]
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President Obama Receives Medals, Replicas Available for Public
Earlier today, Jan
They Also Ran: Campaign Medals of Forgotten Candidates
By David Thomason Alexander for CoinWeek …. The continuous drumbeat of politics throughout the United States in 2015-2016 should have directed collectors to one of numismatics’ most neglected areas, America’s rich heritage of political medalets that recall the drama of vanished Presidential campaigns. Medalets of successful contenders are fascinating bits of Americana, but issues of […]
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They Also Ran: Campaign Medals of Forgotten Candidates
By David Thomason Alexander for CoinWeek …. The continuous drumbeat of politics throughout the United States in 2015-2016 should have directed collectors to one of numismatics’ most neglected areas, America’s rich heritage of political medalets that recall the drama of vanished Presidential campaigns. Medalets of successful contenders are fascinating bits of Americana, but issues […]
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They Also Ran: Campaign Medals of Forgotten Candidates
By David Thomason Alexander for CoinWeek …. The continuous drumbeat of politics throughout the United States in 2015-2016 should have directed collectors to one of numismatics’ most neglected areas, America’s rich heritage of political medalets that recall the drama of vanished Presidential campaigns. Medalets of successful contenders are fascinating bits of Americana, but issues […]
Medal Highlights of Heritage Auctions’ FUN Offering
Important, historic medals from the colonial era to present day will be prominently featured in Heritage Auctions’ January 4-9 FUN US Coins Auction in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dupré-Designed Bronze Made in Honor of Benjamin Franklin’s 80th Birthday A bronze medal from the Colonial Era depicting Benjamin Franklin will be among the featured items. First struck […]
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New Coins from Atlas Numismatics – November 2016
By Atlas Numismatics …… New Inventory These six coins are just a sample of the 304 recent additions to our inventory. We have added new material in Ancient (14), World (287) and US (3). Choice Ptolemy III Octodrachm http://atlasnumismatics.com/1039714 This and the following images courtesy of Atlas Numismatics 1039714 | GREEK. PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF […]
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Medal Designs Recommended
Along with coins, the United States Mint has produced medals since the early days of the nation
CCAC Announces Public Meeting for November 17, 2016
Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for November 17, 2016. Date: November 17, 2016. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: This meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may dial in to listen to […]
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Künker Auctions: 300,000 Euros for Roman Aureus on Defeat of Judaea
In the Künker Fall Auctions week, spectacular results were achieved: 300,000 euros for an aureus of Vespasian featuring defeated Judaea, 42,000 euros for a Polish reichstaler or 48,000 euros for 4 ducats of the Great Elector. And these are only a few examples 5,700 lots with a total estimate of 8.2 million euros were auctioned […]
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CoinWeek IQ: Three Things You Should Know Before You Start to Collect Medals
Medals are a vital area of numismatics, but their complexity and scope can seem intimidating for collectors looking to branch out away from coins. In this CoinWeek IQ video, filmed at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2016 World’s Fair of Money, American token and medal expert John Kraljevich offers three important tips to help collectors […]
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Professor’s 1979 Chemistry Nobel Prize Gold Medal Offered by Heritage Auctions
Nobel Prize medal presented to chemist Georg Wittig for 1954 discovery of “The Wittig Reaction” is accompanied in October 19, 2016 auction by four other prestigious medals awarded to the noted German researcher and educator The historic 1979 Nobel Prize gold medal for chemistry awarded to Professor Georg Wittig (1897 – 1987) of Germany will […]
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Henry Clay Gold Presentation Medal Featured in “Lincoln and His Times” Auction at Heritage
Unique medal struck in nearly 30 ounces of “pure California gold” offered Sept. 17 in joint event celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Rail Splitter The spectacular 1852 medal honoring the revered Kentucky native and statesman Henry Clay makes its first public appearance in “Lincoln and his Times“, a special, joint auction event September 17 […]
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United States 2011 September 11 National Medal
Description: The 2011 September 11 National Medal honors the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania that killed nearly 3,000 people. The one-ounce silver 9/11 medals were struck in 2011 and issued to help financially support the establishment and maintenance of the National September […]
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Museum Honors Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell
National Museum of American History Inaugural “Great Americans” Award By Smithsonian Museum ….. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is presenting its inaugural “Great Americans” award to two former Secretaries of State, Madeleine K. Albright and Colin Powell, during individual ceremonies September 7 and December 7. The “Great Americans” program, supported by David […]
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US Coins & Medals – Playing Cat and Mouse With Lady Liberty
By Jim Bisognani – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ….. Five minute sellout now claiming five times issue price; silver looking to take home gold; “The thing is gorgeous” Many kids have already gone back to school and those that haven’t will be heading in mass for the classroom after Labor Day. Wow, the summer has slipped […]
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Spink Auctions: One Man, One Hand, and a Hell of a Medal Group
Spink USA are pleased to announce the auctioning of a rare distinguished service order medal group. It is a testament to one man’s hard work and determination to serve his country even in the face of injury, hardship and terror on the high seas. Captain Gervase William Heaton’s D.S.O. and Bar, O.B.E. Group of Ten […]
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Two Heroic Astronauts Featured on 2016 Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal
By Jewish-American Hall of Fame …… The newest medal in the Jewish-American Hall of Fame series honors two heroic Astronauts–Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr. Judith Resnik–its 2016 inductees. Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman is depicted on one side repairing the Hubble telescope; the remote-control mechanical arm that Dr. Judith Resnik specialized in can be seen to his […]
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Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan Medals in First Spouse Set
The United States Mint is now accepting orders for its set of three bronze medals that feature former First Ladies Patricia Nixon, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan
2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series 3-Medal Set Avail. August 31
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series Three-Medal Set (product code 16MA) on August 31 at noon Eastern Time (ET). This is the final release in the series. This three-medal set includes one each of the 2016 medals in 1 5/16-inch size with obverses bearing the likenesses […]
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2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series 3-Medal Set Avail. August 31
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series Three-Medal Set (product code 16MA) on August 31 at noon Eastern Time (ET). This is the final release in the series. This three-medal set includes one each of the 2016 medals in 1 5/16-inch size with obverses bearing the likenesses […]
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2016 American Liberty Silver Medal Photos and Video
It took less than 10 minutes on Tuesday, Aug
NGC Special Label for 2016 American Liberty Silver Medal
The eagerly anticipated 2016 American Liberty Silver Medal goes on sale today, August 23, 2016 at 12 noon (ET). Struck from one ounce of .999 Fine Silver, the medal features a rendition of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle design on the reverse. The maximum mintage is 12,500 pieces struck at the West Point […]
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The 2016 American Liberty Silver Medal: What It Is and How It Came to Be
By CoinWeek News Staff …. UPDATE: Within five minutes after 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, both the West Point issue and San Francisco Mint issue of the 2016 American Liberty Silver Medal are listed as “Currently Unavailable” on the U.S. Mint’s online catalog. While not an official sell-out, this status means that all available inventory […]
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2016 American Liberty Silver Medal Limits and Images Unveiled
Today, Aug
Now Available: Pueblo of Laguna Tribe Code Talkers Medals
CoinWeek News Wire for August 5, 2016
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for August 5, 2016 Brain Food 1.) Newman Numismatic Portal Update The Newman Numismatic Portal will be represented at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in Anaheim, California next week. Stop by and visit, or attend one of our presentations. Our schedule is: Wednesday, August 10: […]
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Pueblo of Laguna Tribe Code Talkers Medals Now Available
U.S. Mint Reveals 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals Pricing Ahead of August 23 Release
The 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals share obverse and reverse designs with last year’s American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin.
The 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals are among the U
PAN: 112 Years Later, Memorial Plaque, Exhibit Honors Carnegie Hero Medal Recipient
By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) …. It was a typical June evening when Ivah Coles, age 21, and Richard Cromwell, age 20, went for a swim in the reservoir near Benld, Illinois. While attempting to climb up the steep, high bank, Cromwell fell back into the water and began to sink. From the bank, […]
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WINGS Announces Pre-ANA World’s Fair of Money Free Submission Program
By WINGS Coins, LLC ….. WINGS Coins announces that for any five items submitted at regular price (US$12.50) that it will review an equal amount of items for free. This applies for any submission with a post-mark on or before August 8, 2016. Visit the website to download submission forms. You do not need to […]
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WINGS Announces Pre-ANA World’s Fair of Money Free Submission Program
By WINGS Coins, LLC ….. WINGS Coins announces that for any five items submitted at regular price (US$12.50) that it will review an equal amount of items for free. This applies for any submission with a post-mark on or before August 8, 2016. Visit the website to download submission forms. You do not need […]
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Dillon Gage: Everything You Need to Know about Rio’s Olympic Medals
Dillon Gage Metals Talks Size, Composition and Value Dillon Gage Metals, an international precious metals wholesaler, is ready to educate the public on everything they need to know about the Olympic medals slated to be awarded at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio. And some of the facts may surprise you. For openers, there’s the […]
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Exonumia News – So-Called Dollar Fixed Price List Available
By Jeff Shevlin …… The ninth comprehensive fixed price list of So-Called Dollars is currently available from Jeff Shevlin, the “So-Called Guy”. The price list has over 50 pages of certified and raw so-called dollars for sale, as well as world’s fair and commemorative medals. Dozens of exceptionally-rare and finest-known So-Called Dollars are offered for […]
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Exonumia News – So-Called Dollar Fixed Price List Available
By Jeff Shevlin …… The ninth comprehensive fixed price list of So-Called Dollars is currently available from Jeff Shevlin, the “So-Called Guy”. The price list has over 50 pages of certified and raw so-called dollars for sale, as well as world’s fair and commemorative medals. Dozens of exceptionally-rare and finest-known So-Called Dollars are offered […]
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U.S. Mint Shares Images of Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coins and 2018 ATB Quarter Design Candidates
UK European Referendum: “In or Out” Medallion Makes Choice Easier for the Undecided
Numismatic and Bullion dealer Chards Ltd. of Blackpool, England has devised a new method for those still deciding how to vote in an upcoming referendum that will determine whether the United Kingdom remains in the European Union
U.S. Mint Medals Honoring Military
In addition to U
Ronald Reagan Bronze Medal Photos
The United States Mint has struck Presidential medals since the early days of the nation when they were presented to important leaders at historic events such as treaty signings
Borinqueneers Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, was collectively awarded the Congressional Gold medal Wednesday, April 13, at a ceremony held in Emancipation Hall in the U
So-Called Dollars Debut in Whitman Mega Red Book
Deluxe Edition of The Guide Book of U.S. Coins will showcase So-Called Dollars By Jeff Shevlin …… According to Kenneth Bressett, editor for the Red Book, “The growing interest in medal collecting has prompted the publishers of Whitman’s Guide Book of United States Coins to acknowledge the important role medals have for today’s collector community, […]
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Pete Smith on the Passing of Francis Paul Prucha (1921-2015)
By Pete Smith for CoinWeek.com…. Francis Paul Prucha, author of Indian Peace Medals in American History, died on July 30, 2015, at age 94. His book, published in 1971 by University of Nebraska Press, has become the standard reference on the topic. Prucha was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on January 4, 1921. He […]
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Künker Fall Auction Sale Week: Six Auctions, About 7,600 Lots, Many Special Collections
By Dr. Ursula Kampmann for Künker…. Over the course of six days, the city of Osnabrück will witness a spectacular event when nearly 7,600 lots of superb numismatic items with a total estimate of more than 10 million euros will cross the auction block. The sessions will be composed of a wide range of […]
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First Read: Benjamin Franklin in Terra Cotta
First Read, a CoinWeek continuing series of essays about classic and contemporary works of numismatic literature… Essay by David Thomason Alexander, Founder Medal Collectors of America for CoinWeek…. Benjamin Franklin in Terra Cotta: Portrait Medallions by Jean-Baptiste Nini at the Chateau of Chaumont; Medallions of Franklin and of American Interest by Jean Martin Renaud; […]
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2015 Harry S. Truman Coin and Chronicle Set on Sale June 30
By CoinWeek News Staff…. According to Lateefah Simms, Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Mint, the first Coin and Chronicle Set of 2015 (product code AX1)–featuring Harry S. Truman–will go on sale June 30. There will be a product limit of 17,000 and an order limit of five per household. As reported by CoinWeek on […]
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Kolbe & Fanning Expand Online Numismatic Bookstore
Kolbe & Fanning have been augmenting their online bookstore, substantially expanding offerings of numismatic books for direct retail sale at fixed prices. Their online bookstore, on the main Kolbe & Fanning website at www.numislit.com, currently includes over 1350 titles spanning the entire world of numismatics. While many numismatists associate Kolbe & Fanning strictly with auctions, […]
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Doolittle Raider Dies Ahead of Medal Award Ceremony
Stack’s Bowers to Offer Seldom Seen Bicentennial Gold Medal at ANA National Money Show Auction
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek…. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is the official auctioneer of the 2015 American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show and will conduct an auction featuring more than 1440 lots that covers a range of U.S. and colonial coins, patterns, private issues and medals. The auction kicks off at 6:00pm […]
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Stack’s Bowers to Offer Seldom Seen Bicentennial Gold Medal at ANA National Money Show Auction
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek…. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is the official auctioneer of the 2015 American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show and will conduct an auction featuring more than 1440 lots that covers a range of U.S. and colonial coins, patterns, private issues and medals. The auction kicks off at […]
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2015 High Relief Silver Medal Design Candidates
Candidate designs for the U
Jack Nicklaus Gold Medal Design Candidates Revealed
On Thursday, Jan
Excerpts from the E-Sylum: Some Interesting Medals – January 11, 2015
Each week, CoinWeek, in collaboration with the Numismatic Bibliomania Society, brings you a highlighted feature from the current volume of the E-Sylum eNewsletter. The following medals caught my eye this week in Joe Levine’s Presidential Coin & Antique Company fixed price list #91. For copies of Joe’s price list, email him at JLEVINE968 [at] aol […]
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Civil Air Patrol Congressional Gold Medal Awarded, Bronze for Public
World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, Dec
US Medals Celebrate Military Veterans
Veterans Day, observed today, honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal Designs
Candidate designs for the Congressional Gold Medal honoring Doolittle Tokyo Raiders have been created and reviewed in preparation for the United States Mint to strike it and produce bronze duplicates
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Designs
Candidate designs for the Congressional Gold Medal honoring American Fighter Aces have been crafted and reviewed in preparation for the United States Mint to strike it and create bronze duplicates
1892-3 Columbus So-Called Dollar/Award Medal and Obverse Die
1892-3 Columbus So-Called Dollar/Award Medal by Augustus Saint Gaudens and Charles Barber Bronze, 38.1 mm, R.5. One of our favorite so-called dollars, the Saint-Gaudens/Barber HK-223. This is the medal that began the entire Charles Barber-Augustus Saint-Gaudens rivalry and controversy. The well-known Columbian Exposition prize medal was Augustus Saint-Gaudens first attempt to work with Mint officials. […]
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Fond du Lac Chippewa Code Talkers Medal Design Candidates
Design candidates for the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the World War II service of the Lake Superior Band of the Fond du Lac Chippewa Native American Code Talkers have been unveiled by the
CAP Congressional Gold Medal Design Candidates
Artistic design candidates for the Civil Air Patrol Congressional Gold Medal have been unveiled by the United States Mint and reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) and Citizens Coinage
Medals Honor Fallen Heroes of September 11, 2001
Men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 were posthumously honored Wednesday with the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals
Raoul Wallenberg Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
A Congressional Gold Medal was posthumously awarded on July 9, 2014 to Swedish-born businessman and diplomat Raoul Wallenberg
Shimon Peres Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The Congressional Gold Medal was presented this week to Israeli President Shimon Peres
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Medal
Martin Luther King Jr
Code Talker Chester Nez Dies at 93
Chester Nez, the last of the original 29 Navajo code talkers and winner of the Congressional Gold Medal, passed away this month at the age of 93
CCAC Reviews Shimon Peres Gold Medal Designs
Designs for the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal were reviewed and recommended during a short teleconference meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Monday, June 2,
First Special Service Force Gold Medal Designs
A Congressional Gold Medal is to be awarded to the First Special Service Force, a joint American-Canadian volunteer unit, in recognition of their World War II service