Two Medal Newps, Thanks jonathanb!
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took these photos today of some cool medals I purchased in a flawless transaction with jonathanb. I don't collect these much, but when I see one that I like and have a few bucks lingering in my paypal account...well we all know how that goes. The descriptions I am posting are those that jonathanb provided. As an aside, taking decent pics of these huge chunks of metal sure is easier than photographing half dimes!
1919 WWI French-language memorial medal with American content, by A. J. Corbierre. I posted this to the World coin board hoping that someone could identify this medal for me, and I got a few leads but nothing concrete. I don't even know what country produced this. Corbierre appears to have been European, which probably rules out Canada, but still leaves France, Belgium, Switzerland... Edge-stamped BRONZE (without the cornucopia that normally indicates Paris Mint strikings), but it looks more like brass to me
1815 (i.e. 20th century) U.S. Mint medal honoring Captain James Biddle for the CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH SHIP PENGUIN OFF TRISTAN D'ACUNHA MARCH XXIII MDCCCXV BY THE U. S. SHIP HORNET, part of the War of 1812. Julian NA-5. I purchased this thinking it was an original strike, based in large part on the color of the medal. It definitely doesn't have the bright brassy color typical of 20th century restrikes of this medal. On the other hand, it does have the matte surfaces that are seen on the restrikes. After thinking about this, I've decided that it is not an original, and I'm selling it as a restrike of some sort. 65.4mm bronze
1919 WWI French-language memorial medal with American content, by A. J. Corbierre. I posted this to the World coin board hoping that someone could identify this medal for me, and I got a few leads but nothing concrete. I don't even know what country produced this. Corbierre appears to have been European, which probably rules out Canada, but still leaves France, Belgium, Switzerland... Edge-stamped BRONZE (without the cornucopia that normally indicates Paris Mint strikings), but it looks more like brass to me
1815 (i.e. 20th century) U.S. Mint medal honoring Captain James Biddle for the CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH SHIP PENGUIN OFF TRISTAN D'ACUNHA MARCH XXIII MDCCCXV BY THE U. S. SHIP HORNET, part of the War of 1812. Julian NA-5. I purchased this thinking it was an original strike, based in large part on the color of the medal. It definitely doesn't have the bright brassy color typical of 20th century restrikes of this medal. On the other hand, it does have the matte surfaces that are seen on the restrikes. After thinking about this, I've decided that it is not an original, and I'm selling it as a restrike of some sort. 65.4mm bronze
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I especially like the Capt. James
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
What's the diameter of the first one?
<< <i>Those are seriously cool BD! Damn nice photographs as well
What's the diameter of the first one? >>
~50 mm
It has a jonathanb pedigree. He is fast rising in my estimation as the king of cool exonumia.
<< <i>As an aside, taking decent pics of these huge chunks of metal sure is easier than photographing half dimes! >>
Easier, but ironically I'm always sort of annoyed when I need to take pics of larger pieces, because I have to get my camera setup all pulled apart. They don't fit in the viewfinder otherwise!
<< <i>I just sold this Victor D. Brenner medal over on the Darkside.
It has a jonathanb pedigree. He is fast rising in my estimation as the king of cool exonumia.
note to self...check the darkside more often!
<< <i> He is fast rising in my estimation as the king of cool exonumia >>
I'm a piker compared to some (*), but it's a fun hobby.
I've got some really neat pieces heading my way in the next few weeks. All sorts of totally unrelated stuff. If I was trying to locate something in particular, I'd go nuts. As long as I'm happy with "neat stuff", I'm good. I'll post some newps when have them in hand.
(*) A few weeks ago I was watching a medal that was listed in the right category but misdescribed, so I thought I might have a chance to snag it cheap even though I did really want it that badly. A few hours before the close of the auction it had crept up to $80, and I emailed the seller with its real description just in case he was curious. I said something like "Now that this has mostly reached the right price, I won't be bidding." When I checked back the next day, it had closed at $1500+. Whoops!
The medal definately does not have a 20th century matte finish. It would be evenly spread, and on every millimeter of the medal. The smoother areas are not consistent with a matte finish.
<< <i>The NA-5 Biddle medal appears to be cast. Does it pass the ring test? Do you have the exact diameter?
The medal definately does not have a 20th century matte finish. It would be evenly spread, and on every millimeter of the medal. The smoother areas are not consistent with a matte finish. >>
only took me a month to notice...
I measure it at 65mm. I don't know much about the ring test, but can say that when I whack the medal with a finger it sounds like my centennial medals. The surfaces do appear a bit grainy, that's for sure. Very unlike the centennial medals I have.
Nice pickups, and I am with Rob on this, jonathan is rising my interest in medals also.
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