Do you consider US medals to be part of this forum?

291fifth · March 29, 2006 10:05PM

Or do you consider them to be darkside material?

carl · March 29, 2006 10:12PM

The way I look at it is if it's listed in the Red Book, then it is OK to discuss it here. The Red Book's Title is Coins. I would think the most popular coin book around would be a good guide as to what is and what isn't a coin. They list patterns, post-colonial issues, contract issues, patterns, commemoratives, Private Mints, etc. However, they don't reference medals. Why not contact Whitman and suggest they cover that item also. Nothing to loose. My experience with them is they are always glad to hear from customers.

Lakesammman · March 29, 2006 10:14PM

Sure - but you could post amazing material and get 3 replies or less.

RYK · March 29, 2006 10:18PM

I have no problems with others discussing US medals, token, or exonumia on the US Coin Forum. I am willing and eager to learn about these areas, but just don't expect contribution from me on these topics.

66Tbird · March 29, 2006 11:23PM

I like medals that are restrikes of coinage. HK-853 is the only one that comes to mind. Always wanting to hear of different ones. Yet for me, with so many medals out there its hard to get a foothold on pricing and rarity, So I don't collect them. The 853 is my only search list medal so far. Who is the Medal guru here anyways? I have a highend BU RD piece that maybe a SoCal dollar. Would be cool to find out. PM me please.

PerryHall · March 29, 2006 11:23PM

We discuss "widgets", "wannabes", and "market makers", so medals, tokens, paper money, etc is fine by me. Just be detailed enough in the thread title so those who aren't interested can skip your post.

JadeRareCoin · March 30, 2006 1:01AM

Do you consider US medals to be part of this forum?

Yes.

Baley · March 30, 2006 1:17AM

I hope it's ok to show these pieces on this forum.. if not, please direct me to the proper venue

mgoodm3 · March 30, 2006 1:19AM

Sure. Medals are pretty cool.

IrishMike · March 30, 2006 1:19AM

Just as interesting as US coins so why not.

frankieboywonder · March 30, 2006 1:22AM

A darn shame our modern coinage doesn't exhibit this kind of artistry.

Cnitas · March 30, 2006 2:23AM

No, I do not consider them part of this forum... It would be cool if they were though.

Barndog · March 30, 2006 2:27AM

Baley, those are some fabulous medals. No way I would want such fine pieces of art kept off this forum!

Conder101 · March 30, 2006 5:00AM

<< <i>They list patterns, post-colonial issues, contract issues, patterns, commemoratives, Private Mints, etc. However, they don't reference medals. >>

Sure they do. Rhode Island Ship Medal, Casterland medals, Washington Success medals, Scott CSA medal (not the CSA restrike). I'm surprised that they took out the Norse medal!

CaptHenway · March 30, 2006 5:10AM

No problem at all.
TD

LanLord · March 30, 2006 5:38AM

Some neat medal there.

I just picked up a Norse (Thick Planchette) today.

I have always wanted one, now I gotta look for a thin plan.

But the answer to the question is yes, I consider medals made by the US mint to be light side stuff, the military medals (which I believe the mint also made are very interesting too). Medals by designers of US coins are always interesting. Once we start getting further from center than that, perhaps they are approaching grey or even dark side, but I'm still okay seeing them.