Copper For The Weekend

coinsarefun

Since I did not see anyone start the thread I thought I would and show off my newest
pickup and something I have wanted for years and years.

(from "The Banker's Magazine and Historical Register, Volume Twenty-Eighth, from July1873 to June 1874 inclusive", published by I. Smith Homans, Jr., New York) and The Lovett online link

_The Memorial Medal of the Boston Numismatic and New England Historic-Genealogical Societies, noticed on the last page of the American Journal of Numismatics for January, 1874. The obverse bears a fac simile of the seal of the Boston Numismatic Society, date of incoqjoration, etc.; legend, " Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant," " 1873," the four stars on each side of the date indicating the military rank of the Chief Magistrate during whose administration the medal has been struck. On the reverse is an elaborate reproduction of the seal of the New England Historic-Genealogical Society, with a legend referring to both societies, "Twin delvers in the garden of history." The size is 20. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett, of New York, for Mr. I. F. Wood, the medal being the fourth of his "series." The issue in silver is strictly limited to twenty-five, price $ 2 each. In brass or copper, 60 cents each, or $1 the set of two. Early application is solicited from those desiring the medal, as the dies will shortly be canceled, Mr. Wood's invariable rule where any issue is limited, in order to protect collectors from fraud, and the possibility of future muling.
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Wood's Memorial Series Medal - Boston Numismatic Society / N.E. Historic Genealogical Society
Ma-Bo 13B, copper, 31.3mm
The token is much flashier and colorful than my images can capture. But I would say my wait was worth it.
Now to wait begins for a silver version.......but I'm happy if I only end up with this copper one.
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DCW

That is a beautiful medal! Indeed, it looks like a "coinsarefun" kinda piece.
Congratulations

CWT1863

That is outstanding! I have always liked those but have not pulled the trigger on one. Congrats of the acquisition.

coinsarefun

Thanks @DCW i never thought about it in that way but know that you mention it.......I agree.
Thanks @CWT1863 for the nice comment.

bolivarshagnasty

Nice token, Stef!

ricko

@coinsarefun....Very nice medal....Interesting doubling on the T on the reverse. Cheers, RickO

Desert Moon

robec

cardinal

1862 London International Exhibition Bronze Prize medal, 77mm.

The work of engraver Leonard Charles Wyon, who created the gold and silver coinage struck for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887, and son of William Wyon who engraved the Una and the Lion.

CWT1863

david3142

Crazy reverse toner with a tiny planchet flaw in the left wheat ear.

Bullet01

johnny9434

@coinsarefun said:
Since I did not see anyone start the thread I thought I would and show off my newest
pickup and something I have wanted for years and years.

(from "The Banker's Magazine and Historical Register, Volume Twenty-Eighth, from July1873 to June 1874 inclusive", published by I. Smith Homans, Jr., New York) and The Lovett online link

_The Memorial Medal of the Boston Numismatic and New England Historic-Genealogical Societies, noticed on the last page of the American Journal of Numismatics for January, 1874. The obverse bears a fac simile of the seal of the Boston Numismatic Society, date of incoqjoration, etc.; legend, " Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant," " 1873," the four stars on each side of the date indicating the military rank of the Chief Magistrate during whose administration the medal has been struck. On the reverse is an elaborate reproduction of the seal of the New England Historic-Genealogical Society, with a legend referring to both societies, "Twin delvers in the garden of history." The size is 20. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett, of New York, for Mr. I. F. Wood, the medal being the fourth of his "series." The issue in silver is strictly limited to twenty-five, price $ 2 each. In brass or copper, 60 cents each, or $1 the set of two. Early application is solicited from those desiring the medal, as the dies will shortly be canceled, Mr. Wood's invariable rule where any issue is limited, in order to protect collectors from fraud, and the possibility of future muling.
_
Wood's Memorial Series Medal - Boston Numismatic Society / N.E. Historic Genealogical Society
Ma-Bo 13B, copper, 31.3mm
The token is much flashier and colorful than my images can capture. But I would say my wait was worth it.
Now to wait begins for a silver version.......but I'm happy if I only end up with this copper one.
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.

I like

BeefCurry808

Been eyeing this coin fo years, finally got the chance to acquire it. My pics and videos and even the trueview will never do justice.