So a Neighbor of my Mother-In-Law gives her this -

golddustin · March 27, 2011 4:42AM

For me to look at and find out what its worth. Well, I can't make heads or tails of it

In looking thru Heritage Archives, I found the same design (in silver only) listed as a so-called dollar - but this piece is much larger than a silver dollar - it measures 50mm in diameter. Any help would be appreciated.

Here's how it arrived -

It's out of the bag - looks to be an original holder (cardboard/thin wood)

The unveiling -

The flip side & Inside of holder (blue velvet) -

Then close ups of each side (changed the WB on Camera for obverse photo) -

Any/all help is appreciated!

Thanks,
Chuck

keets · March 27, 2011 4:44AM

see my PM.

GaCoinGuy · March 27, 2011 4:46AM

No idea on what it might be, but it is cool, looks to be the original packaging as well.

Is it gold, do you think?

JamesMurray · March 27, 2011 4:46AM

It's beautiful , i wish i could be of more help , what i can say is my 1892 Columbian half came to me in that exact same holder.

llafoe · March 27, 2011 4:47AM

<< <i>see my PM. >>

I'll raise his PM and send you an AM!

jonathanb · March 27, 2011 5:30AM

Sweet. This medal was produced in several finishes and several sizes. Off the top of my head: 28, 36, and 50 mm, each in bronze, gilt bronze, and white metal. I might be a bit off on the specifics, but that's close.

I would expect to see this sell in the ~$200 range on eBay, although the box is unusual and could bump it a bit higher.

LoveMyLiberty · March 27, 2011 5:49AM

Look here, it's a Liberty Head dollar. Go about 3/4 down the page

They come in 6 different types & various sizes as was mentioned.

LoveMyLiberty · March 27, 2011 6:02AM

Here's another example with sizes

Go down to # E - 149 to see a presentation case like yours.

golddustin · March 27, 2011 6:33AM

Thanks - Yep, that's it - the second listing is the exact piece, but this one is about half that size. Keets confirmed that it is gilt, and from the color of that example, this one is definitely gilt, not bronze.

So the value is probably in the $200-300 range, I suppose I can tell them......although having he original packaging is pretty neat.

Thanks everybody.

C.

ricko · March 27, 2011 7:56AM

Very cool piece.....had not seen one of those before.... Cheers, RickO

golddustin · March 27, 2011 2:57PM

It sure had me stumped - I mentioned to keets in a PM that it reminded me of a Swiss or German shooting festival Thaler - with such high relief and the large size. Then I see in the reference link that it was sculpted by a German - figures!

Monstavet · March 27, 2011 5:36PM

I have not seen one before. It is really cool! The reverse is amazing - exceptional 3rd dimension - feels like you can tell where everyone is standing relative to everyone else. Impressive work!

So a Neighbor of my Mother-In-Law gives her this -

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