For sale on ebay and here: My duplicate medals and tokens of Joseph Merriam Civil War die sinker
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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More medals being added every day. A big opportunity for someone who appreciates these beautiful relics from the Civil War era.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
A lovely Webster Medal added...
This one is a whole heckuva lot harder to find than the normal reverse die. The pairing of Daniel Webster with Merriam's storecard is rare, and it's never encountered in condition like this lustrous beauty!
Anyone interested in list of available material please let me know or check out eBay as I list them.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Super nice stuff here!
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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
Nice coins!
Wow, very nice !!!