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NEWP 1792 French Libertas

JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 24, 2018 11:16PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Added this to the Libertas and Libertas related collection.

cardinal was kind enough to fill me in on the “bell” factor which I’m totally enarmoured with.....mark

From cardinal

“This one is sometimes referred to as the "French" Libertas medal, and it commemorates the convention of artists in Lyon in 1792. The engraver of the medal was Andre Galle, with "Galle" seen in the Liberty's truncation.

These were struck out of "bell metal," as the metal for the medals came from melted church bells. That is not a very good metal for coining, as it is quite brittle, so the typical example shows cracks or porosity on the surfaces.”

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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......

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    ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a wonderful specimen! Congrats on this piece and building on this theme!

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    Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 24, 2018 1:57PM

    That story is Sweet Mark! Cool coin and another sunny day!

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    WingsruleWingsrule Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭✭

    I still remember Mark talking about looking for “Libertas” material and thinking “what’s so hard about finding those 1 oz silver rounds”?

    Sweet!

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    ShadyDaveShadyDave Posts: 2,217 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Neat medal! Here's the associated truview:

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 24, 2018 12:49PM

    @Wingsrule said:
    I still remember Mark talking about looking for “Libertas” material and thinking “what’s so hard about finding those 1 oz silver rounds”?

    Sweet!

    Mark last time I saw you we were shooting at the gun range in Michigan and or having lunch with Todd Pollack. Come out to Cali to hang!

    @ShadyDave thanks for posting the TV

    m

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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 34,005 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Did you get this in Michigan? You could sing "I got a Galle, in Kalamazoo!"

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    MilkmanDanMilkmanDan Posts: 3,768 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice, cool story! Thanks for sharing.

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    breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,387 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great newp, great collecting niche, great background of mountains. If that's your backyard, I am jealous.

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

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    1Mike11Mike1 Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice

    "May the silver waves that bear you heavenward be filled with love’s whisperings"

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    OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mark, you are creating market for Libertas medals. I LOVE the education you are providing and now finding myself putting one on my to have lsit.

    Thanks for your very special contributions to our forum.

    OINK

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 24, 2018 11:21PM

    @OldIndianNutKase. Thanks! I’m learning as I go along. cardinal has been a big supporter and has provided so much insight and knowledge. I’m along for the ride right now until I get up to speed. He is who you should be thanking :)

    m

    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,324 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Another wonderful addition to a great theme that you have going there. Congrats!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,693 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CaptHenway said:
    Did you get this in Michigan? You could sing "I got a Galle, in Kalamazoo!"

    I’m in Kalamazoo right now... sing away.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice coin... and interesting information.... I have been looking at Libertas coins lately...Must be contagious... ;) Cheers, RickO

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    cardinalcardinal Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here is the lesser known relative of the Lyon Medal:

    This piece is struck in "Bronze Florentine," better known as "Yellow Bronze" or "Brass." The reverse legend roughly translates to "Best Wishes!"

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