Thomas Jefferson Coin

jtwax

Does anyone out there know much about this medal? Other than to commemerate Thomas Jefferson? I'm looking to create a short blurb about it for my website and would appriciate any feedback anyone may have.





Thanks in advance.

cladking

Can't help much but can ttt it.

I believe this is from the Franklin Mint "Postmasters of America" series circa 1970 or so.
It does have the FM mint mark, of course.

Perhaps MrEureka can provide more info.

jtwax

ttt

jtwax

ttt - last time I promise.

pontiacinf

Ive seen this more than once, and for the life of me can't remember where. Ill go thru my jefferson mags to see if I can come up with it for ya.

spy88

Jason, I personally do not have any info on this "coin" but would like to say that I find the relief of Jefferson to be considerably more desirable then the present left-facing one on the present nickels.

I suppose it would actually take an act of congress to use this design instead of the one now used. but I think it would enhance the obverse considerably were they to do so.

David

291fifth

This medal is from the Franklin Mint Presidential series. Sculptor was Hal Faulkner. The series was first issued, in 1967, in 32mm and 39mm versions. These versions don't have the word "STERLING" on the reverse. In 1970 the American Express Company promoted another issue of the 39mm version, this time with the word "STERLING" on the reverse. The American Express version was issued in huge numbers (60,709).

jtwax

THANK YOU! I appriciate your information on this coin. I am working on a web page which will eventually include all know coins, medals, and tokens that commerate Thomas Jefferson in one way or another. Please take a look at it and let me know if there is any other information you may be able to provide for the medals listed with no descriptions.

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