I have been putting together a set of these “Philadelphia” medals. There are at least 17 obverse/reverse combinations. I’m about half way there. Sometimes referred to a “mini-assay” medals because the reverses are similar to certain assay medals.
National Bicentennial Medal - Three Versions - Frank Gasparro Designer - Engraver. Struck at Philadelphia. 1.5" OD. Issue Prices Listed Bronze $5.00 .925 Sterling Silver $25.00 Gold-plated Bronze $15.00
A 3" Sterling Silver, Antique Finish-- 7.82 troy oz. -- $150.00 was also available.
The USM also struck three gold proof versions:
29/32 " -- .37 troy oz. -- $100.00
1-15/16" -- 1.167 troy oz. -- $400.00
3" - 13.18 troy oz. -- $4,000.00 ( 424 made )
An April, 2024, CoinWeek Notes Article includes images and details: https://coinweek.com/national-bicentennial-medal-1976-gold-and-silver-formats/
Thanks for looking. Have a fine Monday.
Here is the 1925 Norse medal. Thick Planchet on the left and the Thin Planchet on the right. There were only 6000 Thin planchets struck Then an additional 33,750 Thick Planchets were struck. Struck at the Philadelphia mint. In February 2020 The Numismatist magazine did a good article article about this Medal.
The Three Manufacturing Functions of the U.S. Mint
*Circulating coin production – the Mint’s primary public role.
*Bullion and numismatic coin production – including commemorative coins and collector editions.
*Special medals for U.S. Government agencies production – medals ordered directly by federal agencies for their own purposes, without legislative approval.
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1840 Token DeWitt WHH-1840-2 Bronze Bunker Hill
That's a particularly nice example!
You can see that the lettering on the reverse must have been hand-punched, considering that each letter is tilted differently.
You can also very clearly see the center dot that was used to align the rest.
Thats what I liked about it 🙂
I have been putting together a set of these “Philadelphia” medals. There are at least 17 obverse/reverse combinations. I’m about half way there. Sometimes referred to a “mini-assay” medals because the reverses are similar to certain assay medals.
2025 Liberty Silver Medal
Andrew Wyeth Congressional Gold Medal, bronze duplicate.
National Bicentennial Medal - Three Versions - Frank Gasparro Designer - Engraver. Struck at Philadelphia. 1.5" OD. Issue Prices Listed
Bronze $5.00
.925 Sterling Silver $25.00
Gold-plated Bronze $15.00
A 3" Sterling Silver, Antique Finish-- 7.82 troy oz. -- $150.00 was also available.
The USM also struck three gold proof versions:
29/32 " -- .37 troy oz. -- $100.00
1-15/16" -- 1.167 troy oz. -- $400.00
3" - 13.18 troy oz. -- $4,000.00 ( 424 made )
An April, 2024, CoinWeek Notes Article includes images and details:
https://coinweek.com/national-bicentennial-medal-1976-gold-and-silver-formats/
Thanks for looking. Have a fine Monday.
I received the clad super hero set and they look pretty good. Pleasantly surprised.
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coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan,JWP,dantheman984,olah_in_MA,USMC_6115
Here is the 1925 Norse medal. Thick Planchet on the left and the Thin Planchet on the right. There were only 6000 Thin planchets struck Then an additional 33,750 Thick Planchets were struck. Struck at the Philadelphia mint. In February 2020 The Numismatist magazine did a good article article about this Medal.
Unique with this finish.
More here on this specimen:
https://privatemintnews.com/articles/so-called-dollars_1882-pennsylvania-bicentennial_hk-139-restrike_unique/
The Three Manufacturing Functions of the U.S. Mint
*Circulating coin production – the Mint’s primary public role.
*Bullion and numismatic coin production – including commemorative coins and collector editions.
*Special medals for U.S. Government agencies production – medals ordered directly by federal agencies for their own purposes, without legislative approval.
Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_Intelligence_Medal
1953 marks the establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ability to grant honor awards.
1954 marks the start of the formalized program that tracked and administered these awards.
Redacted for privacy. Note the Frank Gasparro (FG) hallmark below the engraving pad.
A CIA honor award includes a medal box with appropriate ribbon, award certificate, and the medal.
Redacted for privacy.
1909 Lincoln Centennial by Bela Lyon Pratt, designer of the $2½ and $5 Indian gold coins