Copper For The Weekend

coinsarefun · October 18, 2019 3:07PM

Since I did not see anyone start the thread I thought I would and show off my newest
pickup and something I have wanted for years and years.

(from "The Banker's Magazine and Historical Register, Volume Twenty-Eighth, from July1873 to June 1874 inclusive", published by I. Smith Homans, Jr., New York) and The Lovett online link

_The Memorial Medal of the Boston Numismatic and New England Historic-Genealogical Societies, noticed on the last page of the American Journal of Numismatics for January, 1874. The obverse bears a fac simile of the seal of the Boston Numismatic Society, date of incoqjoration, etc.; legend, " Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant," " 1873," the four stars on each side of the date indicating the military rank of the Chief Magistrate during whose administration the medal has been struck. On the reverse is an elaborate reproduction of the seal of the New England Historic-Genealogical Society, with a legend referring to both societies, "Twin delvers in the garden of history." The size is 20. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett, of New York, for Mr. I. F. Wood, the medal being the fourth of his "series." The issue in silver is strictly limited to twenty-five, price $ 2 each. In brass or copper, 60 cents each, or $1 the set of two. Early application is solicited from those desiring the medal, as the dies will shortly be canceled, Mr. Wood's invariable rule where any issue is limited, in order to protect collectors from fraud, and the possibility of future muling.
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Wood's Memorial Series Medal - Boston Numismatic Society / N.E. Historic Genealogical Society
Ma-Bo 13B, copper, 31.3mm
The token is much flashier and colorful than my images can capture. But I would say my wait was worth it.
Now to wait begins for a silver version.......but I'm happy if I only end up with this copper one.
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DCW · October 18, 2019 4:46PM

That is a beautiful medal! Indeed, it looks like a "coinsarefun" kinda piece.
Congratulations

CWT1863 · October 18, 2019 5:19PM

That is outstanding! I have always liked those but have not pulled the trigger on one. Congrats of the acquisition.

coinsarefun · October 19, 2019 12:16AM

Thanks @DCW i never thought about it in that way but know that you mention it.......I agree.
Thanks @CWT1863 for the nice comment.

bolivarshagnasty · October 19, 2019 7:16AM

Nice token, Stef!

ricko · October 19, 2019 7:26AM

@coinsarefun....Very nice medal....Interesting doubling on the T on the reverse. Cheers, RickO

Desert Moon · October 19, 2019 8:08AM

robec · October 19, 2019 12:57PM

cardinal · October 19, 2019 1:23PM

1862 London International Exhibition Bronze Prize medal, 77mm.

The work of engraver Leonard Charles Wyon, who created the gold and silver coinage struck for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887, and son of William Wyon who engraved the Una and the Lion.

CWT1863 · October 19, 2019 1:49PM

david3142 · October 19, 2019 3:43PM

Crazy reverse toner with a tiny planchet flaw in the left wheat ear.

Bullet01 · October 19, 2019 4:18PM

johnny9434 · October 20, 2019 9:16AM

@coinsarefun said:
Since I did not see anyone start the thread I thought I would and show off my newest
pickup and something I have wanted for years and years.

(from "The Banker's Magazine and Historical Register, Volume Twenty-Eighth, from July1873 to June 1874 inclusive", published by I. Smith Homans, Jr., New York) and The Lovett online link

_The Memorial Medal of the Boston Numismatic and New England Historic-Genealogical Societies, noticed on the last page of the American Journal of Numismatics for January, 1874. The obverse bears a fac simile of the seal of the Boston Numismatic Society, date of incoqjoration, etc.; legend, " Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant," " 1873," the four stars on each side of the date indicating the military rank of the Chief Magistrate during whose administration the medal has been struck. On the reverse is an elaborate reproduction of the seal of the New England Historic-Genealogical Society, with a legend referring to both societies, "Twin delvers in the garden of history." The size is 20. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett, of New York, for Mr. I. F. Wood, the medal being the fourth of his "series." The issue in silver is strictly limited to twenty-five, price $ 2 each. In brass or copper, 60 cents each, or $1 the set of two. Early application is solicited from those desiring the medal, as the dies will shortly be canceled, Mr. Wood's invariable rule where any issue is limited, in order to protect collectors from fraud, and the possibility of future muling.
_
Wood's Memorial Series Medal - Boston Numismatic Society / N.E. Historic Genealogical Society
Ma-Bo 13B, copper, 31.3mm
The token is much flashier and colorful than my images can capture. But I would say my wait was worth it.
Now to wait begins for a silver version.......but I'm happy if I only end up with this copper one.
.
.

I like

BeefCurry808 · October 20, 2019 12:54PM

Been eyeing this coin fo years, finally got the chance to acquire it. My pics and videos and even the trueview will never do justice.

Copper For The Weekend

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