Anyone know anything about this medal?
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Limited info on the google....
Dead people tell interesting tales.
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From the images it is made by Medallic Art Co. Here is a link to one I think is the same on eBay that sold for $50 or best offer https://www.ebay.com/itm/Medallic-Art-Co-Santa-Monica-Centennial-Medal-with-Original-Box-and-Stand/182611695917?hash=item2a8481592d:g:pNEAAOSwjRpZOLGA
This was designed by Lawrence Salk and modeled by William L. Gould
http://www.medalartists.com/gould-william-l.html
Here's some info on Medallic Art Company of NY. They are now a part of Northwest Territorial Mint and Medalcraft Mint. I'm guessing Medalcraft Mint is a brand under NWTM.
Yup, found that one, but its bronze. Was wondering about the silver mintage....
Interesting other site. Thx!
You may be able to find out more by contacting the modeler, William L. Gould. I found his contact info on his website:
http://www.gouldstudios.com/aboutus.html
Gould Studios
1923 Otowi Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505 USA
760-468-5282
info@gouldstudios.com
Here's a bit of info on him:
I did not notice, sorry.
The reverse statue looks like the "Grim Reaper" -- ghastly sculpting and die work.
PS: Your photos are great, but please crop out the background and repost them.
Cool coin! I like that familiar view of the PCH. So close to home. The area was also featured in an old Louis L’Amour novel.
Another one for my wishlist.
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
I think it is supposed to be, “Santa Muerte.”
Edit to add. Oops, not Santa Muerte but, Saint Monica.
Saint Monica (c.331/2−387)[1] (AD 322–387)[2], also known as Monica of Hippo, was an early Christian saint and the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. She is remembered and honored in most Christian denominations, albeit on different feast days, for her outstanding Christian virtues, particularly the suffering caused by her husband's adultery, and her prayerful life dedicated to the reformation of her son, who wrote extensively of her pious acts and life with her in his Confessions. Popular Christian legends recall Saint Monica weeping every night for her son Augustine.
From wiki.
Here's a close up of the statue "Santa Monica" by Eugene H. Monrahan. It was made in 1934.
Well --- Ole Aunt Monica and Art Deco don't seem to make a very good match. Looks more like a stiff in a coffin than anything religious. I wonder which Roman or Greek minor goddess she replaced, that being the only purpose of "saints."
Roger, for a guy who probably couldn't post a picture to save his life you sure can be critical of others. strangely, at the same time you seem very sensitive to any criticism directed at you about your insistence in hyping your books here. very strange indeed.
as to the medal, it looks to me like it is a striking issue, not uncommon with faces.
critical of the artist, actually.
Keets - Thank you for the personal comments. Of course, your Holiness is always right.
no, Roger, you aren't always right.
Thanks Keets! Your stable genius is noted.
(PS: Can you explain the contemporary meaning of the over-sized flag in your byline?)
that is the US Navy Jack dating the to around 1778-1780.
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