How often do engravers use the rather ostentatious “Inv. Et. F.” on medals or items, such as the Dan

Longacre

I was reading the John Adams Comitia Americana book, and I am progressively getting more whipped up in a frenzy as I turn each page. As I sat in my overstuffed chair last evening, I read the chapter on the Daniel Morgan medal. I attached a picture below in order to give the boards an idea of the beauty of this medal.

The reverse is engraved, “Dupre Inv. Et. F.” For those of you who failed high school Latin, it means, “Dupre created and made”. This is, of course, different from the traditional “F.”, which simply means “made it”.

Adams describes more of the background of the medal as follows: “In contrast to its other medals, Congress took a hand in designing Morgan’s award. … ““Resolved … on the other side, the figure of the general on horseback, leading his troops in pursuit of the flying enemy … .””

Adams continues, “The Acadamie des Belles-Lettres complied with some of these provisions but sought, and ultimately obtained, relief from others. … Perhaps most noteworthy is the artist’s signature: the inclusion of “Inv.” as well as the traditional “F.” indicates that Dupre claims special credit. Given that the members of the Academie had described the basic design, the engraver is no doubt calling attention to the nuances and the details [that he engraved]—as well he should.”

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Are there any other examples of an engraver (or a medal, token, coin, or other numismatically related object) using the “Inv.” term, rather than the traditional “F.”? I have not read the entire book, so perhaps there are others.

The book does not indicate whether there was a reaction or outcry to this rather ostentatious display, so I was curious how well it was received, or whether it was just accepted. Does anyone know?

Gemineye

As I ponder and sort thru each Longacre post I progressively move myself from word to word and post to post.I sit in my most uncomfortable computer swivel chair sipping my selzer water wondering to myself ....When the Hell does Longacre have time to read if he's posting and writing this stuff.....

DUIGUY

Longacre,

Your killing me with these post on this book! I gotta get the book.

Dentuck

Every afternoon at 12:40 I set aside my daily provolone-and-corned-beef sandwich on rye, and fire up the gasoline-powered computerometer machine to read the latest Longacre postings. Often I will draw the shades, turn down the Victrola, and extinguish my Dominican churchill in order to cleanse the senses (and to avoid sparking a conflagration).

If Longacre's post includes a sassy barb about some personally germane aspect of numismatic publishing, I put quill to parchment and scratch out a withering missive for the afternoon mail delivery.

If it contains a poignant recollection, I might allow myself a moment of wistful nostalgia.

Humorous asides and satire often bring a chuckle, a chortle, or, on occassion, a chorkle.

At 12:50 I power down the computerometer and return to various and sundry tasks, concluding the business day at 1:45, or, if particularly busy, at 1:50.

Longacre

<< <i>Every afternoon at 12:40 I set aside my daily provolone-and-corned-beef sandwich on rye, and fire up the gasoline-powered computerometer machine to read the latest Longacre postings. Often I will draw the shades, turn down the Victrola, and extinguish my Dominican churchill in order to cleanse the senses (and to avoid sparking a conflagration).

If Longacre's post includes a sassy barb about some personally germane aspect of numismatic publishing, I put quill to parchment and scratch out a withering missive for the afternoon mail delivery.

If it contains a poignant recollection, I might allow myself a moment of wistful nostalgia.

Humorous asides and satire often bring a chuckle, a chortle, or, on occassion, a chorkle.

At 12:50 I power down the computerometer and return to various and sundry tasks, concluding the business day at 1:45, or, if particularly busy, at 1:50. >>




I laughed out loud at this. Someday I hope to write as well as Dentuck.

Coinosaurus

Dentuck/Longacre, you guys need to get together. I think a book entitled "QDB Answers Longacre's Questions" might sell more copies than the Redbook.

Besides, Longacre is probably the only guy who could ask questions faster than QDB could write the answers

Dentuck

Unfortunately it's a longstanding tradition in numismatic publishing that no book should be greater than 1,600 pages.