Anyone know what these are?

laxmaster92 · October 27, 2007 6:14AM

I picked up these four dollar sized medals? today.

Can anyone give me more info?
thanks

jessewvu · October 27, 2007 6:22AM

I think I see MADE IN TAIWAN on the reverse.

Obviously, i am no help. Your pictures are nice...

ricko · October 27, 2007 6:24AM

Nice medals... sorry I cannot be more help... looks like a special series... Cheers, RickO

Zoins · October 27, 2007 6:40AM

<< I think I see MADE IN TAIWAN on the reverse. >>

I actually think they are Made in the USA by the US Mint. I believe they are made by the US Mint during the 1976 national bicentennial. I also believe medal that says Reproduction 1880 is being faithful to a US Mint-made reproduction that added that text.

The original Comita Americana (American Congress) medals were awards given to generals during the Revolution by the American Congress. The originals were made in France by the Paris Mint.

StampAlarm · October 27, 2007 9:27AM

Definitely cool looking at something different

woodwalker · October 27, 2007 9:29AM

What zoins said.

Coxe · October 27, 2007 9:35AM

<< 

<< I think I see MADE IN TAIWAN on the reverse. >>

I actually think they are Made in the USA by the US Mint. I believe they are made by the US Mint during the 1976 national bicentennial. I also believe medal that says Reproduction 1880 is being faithful to a US Mint-made reproduction that added that text.

The original Comita Americana (American Congress) medals were awards given to generals during the Revolution by the American Congress. The originals were made in France by the Paris Mint. >>

Interesting. Learned my quota for the day...time for a beer. Nice designs too BTW.

Gemini · October 27, 2007 11:41AM

These medals and their descriptions can be found in C.Wyllys Betts "American Colonial History Illustrated By Contemporary Medals" an alphabetic listing as to page location of the medals their legends and meanings can easily be found in the rear index. Not all the medals are illustrated in the book but there are English translations as to thier meanings.

fastrudy · October 27, 2007 11:48AM

Does the reference to "Stoney Point" mean Stony Point, NY? Cool looking fort.

Gemini · October 27, 2007 9:36PM

<< Does the reference to "Stoney Point" mean Stony Point, NY? Cool looking fort. >>

The Fort was in N.Y. the medal reads: Stoney Point Oppugnatum and in exergue, XV Jul. MDCCLXXIX (Stoney Point Assaulted July 15, 1779) A view of the assault, a charge by the troops in the foreground led by Stewart, who waves a sword above his head. Size 29 original medals were struck in silver and bronze.

Battle of Stoney Point link

edited to add: Stewart was an Infantry Officer who commanded the left van of the advanced parties in the assault and was commended by General Wayne in his report. An impression in silver was presented to Stewart.

TOMCAT · October 28, 2007 12:16AM

They are called America's First Medals. They commemorate Battles of the American Revolution. Includes 11 medals in a folder. Issued in 1973 by the mint for the Smithsonian.

OPA · October 28, 2007 12:38AM

<< They are called America's First Medals. They commemorate Battles of the American Revolution. Includes 11 medals in a folder. Issued in 1973 by the mint for the Smithsonian. >>

Correct. I have a set that I purchased...These medals are struck in Pewter and readily available at most coin stores. The Mint sold a lot of those during the bicentenial era.

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