Please identify!!!!!!!!

copperhead

Along with a collection I recently purchased were some coins/medals I have posted a pic of one. I know the place to come for knowledge is HERE!!!!!!!!!!! Help me out friends. I'm sure it is not a U.S. Mint issue. I really should recognize the star symbol as the mfg. of this medal. But I can't seem to remember what it stands for. THANKS in advance for your help!!!!!!!!
AL

DHeath

Al,

Wasn't that the official symbol of the bicentennial. It seems like I remember that symbol on the stamp, and USPS material. Could that be a silver round from the mint circa 1976?

copperhead

Don,
I think you may be right. I don't know where to find a value or identify these coins though. Any help????

Russ

If it were a silver round produced by the mint, wouldn't it have the weight and purity on the coin?

Russ, NCNE

Tootawl

If it was a product of the mint (as in commemorative dollar), it would have "In God We Trust", "E pluribus Unum", the dollar amount, etc on it. I don't remember the Mint producing silver rounds.

Coulport

There were all kinds of products produced under license for this big celebration. There were also some knock off items that weren't licensed. The logo gave it official status.
Your piece is certainly a medal and not a coin. It is also not identified as being silver unless it is marked on the edge or comes with a certificate of authenticity. Most likely it is of private mint production.

MrLee

They are on eBay under "National Bicentennial Medal". There are gold, silver and bronze and one that looks like pewter but is listed under silver. I looked with several search engines and couldn't find who the manufacture was. I hope this helps.

National Bicentennial Medals

Placid

Large Size Gold National Bicentennial Medal, 1976. .900 Gold, 74mm, 13.18 Troy ounces, 455 grams. By Frank Gasparro. Gloriously prooflike Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. One of 424 sold. Obv. Statue of Liberty with radiant torch, LIFE LIBERTY AND THE/ PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Rev. American eagle from the Great Seal, WE THE PEOPLE. One of the most impressive American medals ever struck, Frank Gasparro's National Bicentennial Medal is found in various sizes and metals, but this massive medal was undoubtedly the peak of his long career as a medallic artist. During the vast bullion surge of 1979-80 an unknown number of this Gold medal went to the refinery to be melted for their hefty gold content and the exact number surviving is unknown. The present example bears the serial number *222* on the edge, and is housed in its official cherrywood case and U.S. Mint box. This glorious U.S. Mint medal would be the centerpiece of any significant U.S. medal collection.

Link to stacks lot info.

The last line say's U.S.Mint medal. I guess the info is accurate.

copperhead

THANKS for all the help. This is always the best place to ask questions. Now I need to try and find a market for a few of these.
THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!
AL

copperhead

Well I listed them on eBay tonight. It will be interesting to see how they do.