SCD Experts - Why isn't the 1883 Opening of the East River Bridge medal listed ...

SCDHunter

.. in either the orginal HK catalog or the new website? Being 35mm in diameter, it meets the size requirement for listing. I don't think it is that rare, given the size of the celebration.

flaminio

Do they all have holes in them? I seem to recall that one of the criteria for being a SC$ (according to H-K) was that the medals be unholed (except for a few early exceptions). I could be wrong, tho' -- it's possible that they just weren't aware of this one until after the tome was published.

SCDHunter

<< <i>Do they all have holes in them? I seem to recall that one of the criteria for being a SC$ (according to H-K) was that the medals be unholed (except for a few early exceptions). I could be wrong, tho' -- it's possible that they just weren't aware of this one until after the tome was published. >>



The criteria was "No holed or looped material unless struck plain also.". There are many holed SCDs. I can't imagine that this important event would be omitted because an un-holed copy had not been found.

tmot99

It is very possible that if only holed versions were known, that it would be excluded.

As far as the new website is concerned, it is not complete. As the author of the site, I have not included any "new" items as of this time. I have updated the material with new metal varieties, but that's all. I am currently franticly working on the book edition as I hope to have an almost complete version with me at FUN next week.

There are many many medals that should be included in the book that won't be the first go-around. Just open the Baker book and you can find endless possibilities. There are also many mulings that need to be included that just aren't at this point. My goal is to get an updated book out on the market with a much more complete version on the next edition. There will also be a numbering change. It may even happen on this first edition. That is still being debated. If I can find a numbering system that can have room for expansion, then I will probably have a new numbering system coming out sooner rather than later.

I don't recall you sending any information prior to posting this email. Let's face it, I'm not a mind reader. I'm not even an expert. If you have something that you feel should be included, email me. This book is a collective effort amongst collectors. That's what makes this the coolest numismatic book ever. It's not a "high-and-mighty" book to sell a collection. It's a group effort. Please feel free to participate where ever you feel you can contribute.

Gemini

I have two Brooklyn Bridge opening tokens one with a different reverse from the other and both are holed. The one token has a very odd looking rather rotund person standing full view looking rather sloppy and appears to be in some kind of uniform. Looks more like a train conductor or workers uniform and not someone in the military. As I remember he also has a small set of wings like an angel. The figure looks more cartoonish than someone real. So far I haven't been able to figure who or what this imaginary looking figure represents. Anyone else ever see this token?