New Type of U.S. Numismatic Discovery
DrDarryl
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U.S. numismatic discoveries have been limited to the identification of a new variety or a newly found hoard.
The discovery of an entire U.S. Mint series is virtually unheard of within U.S. numismatics.
At the recent Whitman Baltimore Coin and Currency Expo, this unheard of discovery was presented in a Maryland State Numismatic Association exhibit.
Hidden for over five decades, the long lost U.S. Mint series has been finally discovered.
The U.S. Mint at Philadelphia had manufactured this U.S. series. Several hundred specimens were struck and delivered on a periodic basis.
What is this U.S. Mint series?
Who found it?
Why was it never documented in U.S. Mint public records?
How can one get on the ground floor of this soon to be highly sought after U.S. Mint series?
What do they look like?
So many question yet to be answered.... stay tuned...same forum...same thread...
The discovery of an entire U.S. Mint series is virtually unheard of within U.S. numismatics.
At the recent Whitman Baltimore Coin and Currency Expo, this unheard of discovery was presented in a Maryland State Numismatic Association exhibit.
Hidden for over five decades, the long lost U.S. Mint series has been finally discovered.
The U.S. Mint at Philadelphia had manufactured this U.S. series. Several hundred specimens were struck and delivered on a periodic basis.
What is this U.S. Mint series?
Who found it?
Why was it never documented in U.S. Mint public records?
How can one get on the ground floor of this soon to be highly sought after U.S. Mint series?
What do they look like?
So many question yet to be answered.... stay tuned...same forum...same thread...
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OK, looking around more, it does appear to be the Ike medal series - see DrDarryl's post in Charmy's Baltimore report:
<< <i>Hi Charmy,
I'm the exhibitor of the US Mint: The POTUS Appreciation Medals Series. I'm glad that you enjoyed my exhibit. There were many positive comments from those who saw my exhibit. The exhibit is based on my book "The Dwight D. Eisenhower Appreciation Medals" (search amazon.com for a copy).
You need to buy the book to get the full story about this "newly discovered" U.S. Mint series. I'm in the process of revising the book with added research information.
The exhibit was my first ever entry. It came in 2nd place overall. A few lessons learned on my part on the technical aspect of judging.
Darryl
<< <i>My guess - the Martha Washington pattern coins. Not exactly a true series or a new discovery, although interesting.
http://mikebyers.com/martha.html >>
one member here found one of those in their pocket change they save jars...no lie
talk about a "YOU SUCK" pocket change style
i keep on thinking about these and the whole story of the 1964 sms series
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<< <i>Sounds like the clip between the commercials for Treasure Island. My SPAM meter is pinging! >>
I asked him to post more info and teasers.
These... Well.... They tease. I was thinking just enough info to tell the story but not enough to prevent book sales.
C'est la vie.
<< <i>U.S. numismatic discoveries have been limited to the identification of a new variety or a newly found hoard.
The discovery of an entire U.S. Mint series is virtually unheard of within U.S. numismatics.
At the recent Whitman Baltimore Coin and Currency Expo, this unheard of discovery was presented in a Maryland State Numismatic Association exhibit.
Hidden for over five decades, the long lost U.S. Mint series has been finally discovered.
The U.S. Mint at Philadelphia had manufactured this U.S. series. Several hundred specimens were struck and delivered on a periodic basis.
What is this U.S. Mint series?
Who found it?
Why was it never documented in U.S. Public records?
Because they went to officials and were a low honor, thus not widely publicized?
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<< <i>There is really only one rule of coin trading. Pass or play. I'm with TomB - I'm passing. >>
Well, I'd be interested in knowing how these were acquired? And possibly what the general availability might be.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>That first post is a great way to lose my interest real quick. >>
No kidding. Just tell me how much the time-share is and give me my free clock radio so I can get on with my life.
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<< <i>Sounds like the clip between the commercials for Treasure Island. My SPAM meter is pinging! >>
I asked him to post more info and teasers.
These... Well.... They tease. I was thinking just enough info to tell the story but not enough to prevent book sales.
C'est la vie. >>
Looks like some bad marketing advice. The other threads did much better
Who was the director of the mint in 1960? (Hint: It starts with a B as the memo indicates)
Who was POTUS in 1960?
Were medals really issued to the POTUS?
I wonder what the POTUS did with the medals?
With the collective knowledge here ... point to a numismatic source that can confirm the three exposed mintages from the last 50 years....non exist
Evidence #1 for a new type of numismatic discovery!
Wow...a White House Letter
To the Collective Knowledge...
This is the all important "destruction letter". You see...The White House wanted the remaining "coin mementos" to be destroyed.
Why? The POTUS end of 2nd term is near. How many days before the next POTUS swears in? (Hint: Memo is dated December 30, 1960)
The three mintages exposed are medals "destroyed".
Now if you take the Evidence #1 exposed mintage and subtract the Evidence #2 mintage....you get the remaining mintage.
Now check you numismatic reference books and verify the surviving mintage. Wait there are none!
Huh...sure smells like a new numismatic discovery.
Oh wow the Japan mintage is low (i.e. 90). Wait...If you know studied you history. POTUS Eisenhower trip to Japan was cancelled due to riots in Japan because of the new US-Japan treaty?
I wonder who has the 90 medals?
Wow. The mintage is directly tied to a historical US event.
To the Collective Knowledge:
This is a interesting piece of evidence.
The Director of the Mint acknowledges the mutilation of the White House submitted mementos.
Wow...if you locate these rarities you could make a "mint" (pun intended).
This thread is reeking with new discovery evidence...
The suspense is killing us!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Wow...I'm on a roll.
Now here is the evidence that the US Mint in Philadelphia struck the medals.
If you know your US Mint in Philadelphia history, a female superintendent was in charge in 1960 (date on voucher)
You can see her name on this document.
You can also see the White House being billed.
You can also see the original mintage of the three exposed medals (Hawaii, Korea, and Japan).
That my friends provides a complete trail of evidence from:
U.S. Mint at Philadelphia manufacture (Evidence #4)
Bureau of the Mint reporting complete series issue and mintage (Evidence #1)
White House returning specific issues (Evidence #2)
Final End of Term Destruction Confirmation at the US Treasury building (Evidence #3)
If you want to read more please locate my book at amazon.com. Full copies of these memos are in the book.
By the way...a newer book is on the way that includes the Kennedy POTUS appreciation medals.
In closing, as the discover of this new series.
(1) I have issued a Trademark on the series name "The POTUS Appreciation Medals Series" and POTUS Appreciation Medals.
(2) The catalog identifiers fall into the trademark category also.
(3) The book is copyrighted, monitoring is being performed for those who expose my copyrighted material.
I believe the trademark is a first on the name of a U.S. Mint series. Using this legal wording:
**a designated name that functions as a badge of origin to identify the first ever identification and collective grouping of nineteen President of the United States (POTUS) Appreciation Medals that was designed and manufactured by the Bureau of the Mint (now the U.S. Mint)**
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First U.S. Mint series discovery has its privileges.
<< <i>I'm still accepting congratulatory messages. Silence will mean the same. >>
OK. So you collect Presidential Appreciation Medals.
Good.
However, I don't think a whole lot of folks are really interested in these?
And, the flow of your posts seem to indicate that this is more about selling your book than it is in collecting these numismatic items?
While I find the topic fascinating, I also find it to be a very "specialized" area of numismatics that appears to be attracting a lot of yawns from folks that are primarily interested in US Coinage which was available for the public.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>There has been positive comments that the silver dollar size Eisenhower POTUS Appreciation medals should be included in the next update of the HK so called dollar book. If it does demand will increase as well as its value. >>
Weren't the So Called Dollars publically available ?
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>Sounds like the clip between the commercials for Treasure Island. My SPAM meter is pinging! >>
I asked him to post more info and teasers.
These... Well.... They tease. I was thinking just enough info to tell the story but not enough to prevent book sales.
C'est la vie. >>
Looks like some bad marketing advice. The other threads did much better >>
I definitely didn't make myself clear.
The dealer will ask her how she got it.
She will reply "for services rendered".
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<< <i>I'm still accepting congratulatory messages. Silence will mean the same. >>
What will "Ummm ...OK" mean?
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<< <i>I'm still accepting congratulatory messages. Silence will mean the same. >>
Since the whole premise of your fantabulous discovery is related to medals and not U.S. coins, your SIZZLE is in the WRONG steakhouse. Try impressing TAMS or maybe the Society of Medal Collectors of America. Seriously.
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<< <i>Celebratory music >>
Something tells me Dvorák is twirling at about 6,000 RPM in his grave everytime somebody watches that video.
(Somehow I don't think he was consulted about the "official" video for that composition.)
Nice music, though.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
But why bother with the trademark? It does not enhance the value of the collection and in fact, might hurt it because we can no longer use that terminology without being in fear of legal action by you.
Collectors will not pay more for the issue, if anything, less.
I enjoy your medals and documentation but I think an 8 year old has hacked your account.
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