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For sale on ebay and here: My duplicate medals and tokens of Joseph Merriam Civil War die sinker

DCWDCW Posts: 6,977 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 17, 2018 5:00PM in Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins

Hey gang,
To advance my collection further, and in preparation of a book I am writing on the subject, I'm photographing and beginning to list duplicates from my vast collection of tokens and medals of Civil War diesinker and engraver, Joseph H. Merriam.
In July of last year, I was able to purchase Q. David Bowers' large reference collection of Merriam material for the biggest purchase I've ever made in this hobby. Some of the pieces I had never seen before, and some of the medals I had already located. The majority are in mint state and come from the collections of Fred Reed, John J. Ford, Jr., FCC Boyd, and Wayte Raymond.
Merriam was the foremost medalist in Boston during the war and produced a series of important political, commemorative, and merchant tokens. They are generally characterized by great artistry and elaborate detail, and they were struck in such small quantities that make most every variety scarce to extremely rare.
If you've ever thought of picking up some examples of his work or starting a collection of your own, now is a great opportunity. Lots of Washingtonia and political medals available.
You can check what I have for sale on eBay under username D.C.W. I'm adding a couple of pieces each day as I photograph them. I can do better here, so message me with a reasonable offer and I can save the fees and pass some savings on to you.
Also, if anyone wants a list feel free to message me with your email address and I'll get it right out to you. Below are some examples of the medals being offered:





Thanks for looking!

Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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