I find this medal interesting yet know very little about it.
braddick
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Does anyone care to share a bit more information regarding this?
I purchased it as I have always found the simplicity satisfying, and I like how it has even wear.
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It's a medal from Anthony Paquet that was sold at the US Mint. One side is Lincoln and the other Garfield. NGC had a very good article that mentioned these a few years ago, the link is below-
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/7017/Paquet-Medalets/
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
About half way down the page?
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/7017/Paquet-Medalets/
--Severian the Lame
Great minds, @Weiss, great minds...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I have this Pacquet token. Not sure if it is akin to yours.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Mine is the 25MM size.
This was the info described in the auction:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175372606311
peacockcoins
It was probably someone's pocket piece. The level of wear is unusual for a medallion. Perhaps once owned and carried by someone who admired Garfield and/or Lincoln.
I always like these. Nice silver pickup.
@braddick... Nice medal. The wear is even and quite attractive. Cheers, RickO