What is the value of this ANA first steam press medal?
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I got this medal a few months ago. I was wondering what the value is. Here’s some info I found about this medal:
The diameter of this medal is 27mm, and a total of 2,220 of these medals were minted. 2,000 in .995 copper, 200 in .999 silver, and 20 in 22kt gold. This was originally supposed to be struck at the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 23, 2000; due to mechanical problems however, the date was postponed and struck at the Gallery Mint Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas instead. After they finished striking these medals, the steam press was donated to the ANA and is on display at the Money Museum in Colorado Springs, CO.
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A well publicized auction is probably the only way to determine its value. How much of a market is there for the non-error versions of the medal? What do those sell for?
I see two sold listings for non- error versions on ebay from within the last month. They each sold for about $10. There are also 2 unsold listings. One for $35, and another one selling the copper and silver version for $95. I also know a die pair that struck this medal sold for $705 in a stack’s bowers auction.
Link to sold auction:
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/1-1QWLG/die-pair-one-of-2000-ana-164th-anniversary-us-mint-first-steam-coinage-medal-mint-state.
How I got this medal:
The ANA has a monthly YN (young numismatist) auction; having three or four lots you can choose to bid on. In the auction, you’re only allowed spend ANA currency called YN dollars. You can get YN dollars for completing certain activities. This lot sold for 242 YN, and was the most popular lot with over 20 bids.
I've also seen a silver off-center piece. If you can find a gold one you will have a set
I have a normal one. What is it worth? What is the original Mint medal worth?
@Coinosaurus do you have any pictures of the silver off center?
@4Redisin 2 normal ones have sold for about $10 each on ebay last march. I have seen it being sold up to $35. An original example minted in 1836 graded MS63BN was sold for $8,400 is a stack’s bowers auction last year.
THANKS. I'm shocked at the $8000 price! A cotton-lined envelope containing one in "gem" condition is marked $110 in pencil.
IMO, those ANA Philadelphia Strikes are going to be a very good investment at those prices. The press broke down at the ceremony and the ANA had to mail them to attendees at a later date. Remember that at one time the CSA defaced copper strikes were considered to be junk tokens and you could find them all day under $8 each. Same with Henning nickels. Check out the prices of both today.
Aftermarket $5
@Cougar1978 thank you for your reply!
@4Redisin happy to help! I’d like to clarify just in case to prevent any confusion. The original examples struck in 1836 is worth $8,400 in MS63BN. The ANA examples struck in 2000 (The non-error version of my medal) is worth about $10 ($35 max).
None needed. Your post was perfectly clear I thank you again for your research. I'm going to find the auction image and description this week.