I Need Help

SportsModerator2 · November 5, 2003 3:55AM

OK, it's my turn to ask for help from all out experts on the forum.
What is this? Token? Medal?
Where can I get more info on it?

Thanks,

Carol

FC57Coins · November 5, 2003 4:04AM

It looks like a medal made out of pewter or possibly silver though I doubt it. My guess is something along the lines of a "give away" of some sort.

MrEureka · November 5, 2003 4:09AM

Looks like a silver US Mint medal. But I'm just guessing.

LAWMAN · November 5, 2003 4:10AM

Could be political memorabilia from Grant's two presidential campaigns?!

Veep · November 5, 2003 4:13AM

My guess too is that its a medal. When you flip a coin over from 6 to 12 o'clock, the reverse is right side up. When you do that with a medal, the reverse is upside down. A medal orientation means that you have to flip it from 3 to 9 o'clock for the reverse to be right side up. I've seen medals like this before that were made in brass and featuring Lincoln and Garfield. Surely one of the member experts will be able to help further.

Outhaul · November 5, 2003 4:14AM

A Grant funeral medal?

MICHAELDIXON · November 5, 2003 4:23AM

If I'm not mistaken, the General Grant medal you have was issued in a set made in the early 1970's from a private mint. They were titled something like "Great Generals of the Civil War." I don't remember who made them, but I've sold several sets over the years.
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Some of you "old timers" help me out here! Andy?

MrEureka · November 5, 2003 4:24AM

Some of you "old timers" help me out here! Andy?

Old timers? Ouch!

shylock · November 5, 2003 7:37AM

Carol -- Maybe a Grant for President medal? The reverse wreath looks a lot like this one.

SportsModerator2 · November 5, 2003 8:37AM

Thanks to everyone for their help!

Carol

kieferscoins · November 5, 2003 8:38AM

Was this submitted to PCGS and the graders not know what it was or is it a personal coin from your collection?

Cameron Kiefer

mdwoods · November 5, 2003 8:41AM

I Need Help

I'll say you do!!

Shrinks phone number PMed.

melikecoins · November 5, 2003 8:52AM

He dosen't have any shirt on!!

Glen

SportsModerator2 · November 5, 2003 9:23AM

<< <i>Was this submitted to PCGS and the graders not know what it was or is it a personal coin from your collection?

Cameron Kiefer >>

Cameron:

I don't collect anything, I'm just trying to help out a friend.
This is not an item PCGS certifies or I could just ask someone here for help.
I have learned an important lesson from the people here - Try and know what your dealing with before doing anything with it.

Woody - You'd better run and run far.

mdwoods · November 5, 2003 9:32AM

Woody - You'd better run and run far.

I was wondering how long it would take you to see that little funny.

kieferscoins · November 5, 2003 10:34AM

<< <i>I have learned an important lesson from the people here - Try and know what your dealing with before doing anything with it. >>

Great point. Can I put the second part in my sig line?

Cameron Kiefer

Julian · November 15, 2003 2:34AM

This is courtesy of Joe Levine, Presidential Coin & Antiques, Alexandria, Va.

This is an unlisted U.S. Mint Medalet. It combines the obverse of of Julian
PR-42 by Anthony Paquet with an unlisted reverse. This unlisted reverse borrows
its wreath from PR-36, a Lincoln assassination medalet. This was probably a
private issue (not sold to collectors by the Mint) and could have been used
for election purposes. It has a value of $50-60.

kieferscoins · November 15, 2003 2:36AM

Great info Julian!

Cameron Kiefer

relayer · November 15, 2003 6:03AM

<< <i>I have learned an important lesson from the people here - Try and know what your dealing with before doing anything with it. >>

Who ever said anything like that?

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