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Golden bronze with tan patina

Description

The medal's obverse bears Adam being offered the fruit of the Tree of Life by Eve and the serpent. Around, THE WOMAN TEMPTED ME - AND I DID EAT.

The reverse bears archangel Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to the kneeling Virgin Mary, with scroll reading ET VERBVM CARO FACTVM EST. Around, BLESSED ART THOU - AMONG WOMEN; below JOHN © ANGEL 56.

Biblical and religious themes in general always played well with the Society of Medalists' core members and it was no different with this medal. The comments that were received were invariably favorable.

This medal was chosen as the 53rd issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series. It measures 73mm in diameter and has a reported mintage of 682 pieces in bronze.

References: MACo 1930-001-053, SoM 53

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
patina	Golden bronze with tan patina
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 53RD ISSUE - MAY 1956 JOHN ANGEL, SC.
diameter	73mm
mintage	682 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Bronze
patina	Golden bronze with tan patina
edge6	MACO BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 53RD ISSUE - MAY 1956 JOHN ANGEL, SC.
diameter	73mm
mintage	682 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Bronze
patina	Golden bronze with tan patina
edge6	MACO - BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 53RD ISSUE - MAY 1956 JOHN ANGEL, SC.
diameter	73mm
mintage	682 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Bronze
patina	Golden bronze with tan patina
edge6
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 53RD ISSUE - MAY 1956 JOHN ANGEL, SC.
diameter	73mm
mintage	682 reported (for all Bronze variants)

material	Silver
edge6
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 53RD ISSUE - MAY 1956 JOHN ANGEL, SC.
diameter	73mm
mintage	unknown, 700 authorized

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 21:15

Description

References: HSoNY 1912

Medal Details

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material	Bronze with purplish patina
patina	Saddle brown patina
edge6
dimensions	82.8mm x 50.9mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:23

Description

The medallion's obverse bears bust of Claude Moore Fuess, facing left, in recessed center field. Around smaller center field, DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTION / · TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE · ; around edge, (rosette) THE CLAUDE MOORE FUESS AWARD (rosette) / PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER; signed under bust, P,M,

The reverse bears Phillips Andover Academy's coat of arms with motto NON SIBI over FINIS ORIGINE PENDET; banner beneath. Across, GIVE ME A ROBUST / NONCONFORMIST WHO / HAS THE COURAGE / OF HIS / CONVICTIONS; around, WEBSTER CHOATE CUSHING SCHURZ COOLIDGE EASTMAN STIMSON

Phillips Andover Academy's highest alumni honor is named after Claude Moore Fuess (1885-1963) who was its headmaster from 1933 to 1948. Awardees are selected based on having a "significant positive impact on their communities, society, or the world."

The circular medallion measures 89mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1964-007

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 13:31

Description

The medal bears laurel-crowned male figure grabbing a suspended ring with pommel horse and high bar in background. At bottom, PASADENA / NATIONAL INV. / GYMNASTICS; down right side, 1 9 5 1; signed at lower right, (DW monogram)

The reverse is stamped: 2ND PLACE / ROPE / CLIMB; engraved to: MIRROR BRIGHT POLISH / DONOR

The National Invitational Gymnastics Competition was a collegiate competition for male students. They competed in the modern male gymnastics disciplines as well as in rope climbing.

The circular medal measures 57.4mm in diameter. I do not have any information about the artst represented by hs/her initials DW or the mint that struck this medal. Any information would be welcome.

Medal Details

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edge6
diameter	57.4mm
weight	78.5g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:45

Description

The obverse bears a great blue heron poised on one leg holds a fish on its back. Below, an alligator in the tidal marsh curving its body toward an unsuspecting bullfrog which in turn is about to pounce on a flying insect. Above, BROOKGREEN GARDENS

The reverse bears mythical winged horse, Pegasus, swooping down from the heavens with a frisky winged colt at its side.

This was the seventh of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1979.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

References: BG 7

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	76mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:04

Bronze (smaller diameter)

Description

The obverse bears St. Bartholomew standing in front of cityscape, a model of the church in his left hand; to his right is a shield bearing a flaying knife. At his feet, MAY 1ST AD / MDCC CCXVII (ANS seal); Around, ✝ IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE OF S BARTHOLOMEWS CHURCH

The reverse bears cruciform composed of the shields of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, and the United States; in center round, a sailing ship. Around, BEHOLD THE TABERNACLE OF GOD WITH MEN & HE WILL DWELL WITH THEM

This is the 33rd official issue of the American Numismatic Society.

The circular medal comes in two sizes, 51mm and 38mm in diameter, and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The mintage is 3 pieces in gold (51mm), at least 11 pieces in silver (51mm) and an unknown number of large and small pieces in bronze.

References: ANS 33

Variant Details

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material	Bronze (larger diameter)
diameter	51mm
mintage	unknown

material	Bronze (smaller diameter)
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
diameter	38mm
weight	25.6g
mintage	unknown

material	Silver
diameter	51mm
mintage	11 reported

material	Gold
diameter	51mm
mintage	3 reported

Last modified: May 14, 2019 13:45

Description

This uniface medal bears a boy on a wheeled toy horse resting a cutlass over his shoulder and rogueishly wearing a flappy hat. In exergue, THE · INTREPID / HORSEMAN; signed at left over exergue, FE (AAW monogram) CIT

The medal is mounted on a red velvet stand that can be hung or stood on a desk. Friends of the family reported that Adolph Alexander Weinman's son Robert identified this medal's subject as his brother Howard K. Weinman, who himself became a sculptor later in life. Howard was born in 1901 which would date this medal to approximately 1905-1907. In this medal Adolph Weinman created a loving portrait of one of his sons. It is a very special, personal piece deserving of a place of honor in any collection.

The circular medal measures 97mm in diameter and was struck in bronze.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	97mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 17:06

Gold-plated Bronze

Description

The medal's obverse bears Mercury opening the canal locks for ship Argo. Around, · TO · COMMEMORATE · THE · OPENING · OF · THE · PANAMA · CANAL · M · C · M · X · V; at bottom left, "ON! / SAIL ON!"; signed at bottom right, AITKEN / FECIT

The medal's reverse bears two female figures, representing the two Americas, sharing cornucopias; globe in center, flying birds below. Around, · PANAMA · PACIFIC · INTERNATIONAL · EXPOSITION · SAN · FRANCISCO · CALIFORNIA · M · C · M · X · V ·

The circular medal measures 38mm in diameter and was struck in different materials. They are all "So-called Dollars." The bronze variant is known as HK-400, the gold-plated one as HK-401.

Many thanks to Eugene and Lu Anne Freeman who granted me permission to use images from their eBay store.

References: HK 399,400,401

Variant Details

This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 3 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	38mm
mintage	unknown

material	Silver
edge6
diameter	38mm
mintage	unknown

material	Gold-plated Bronze
edge6
diameter	38mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:45

Description

The plaque's obverse bears Goodyear flag over legend. Around upper half, THE · GREATEST · NAME · IN · RUBBER; across, 1898 / GOODYEAR / 50 / ANNIVERSARY / 1948

The reverse bears kneeling male figure, facing left, holding winged wheel in raised hands behind his head; Goodyear tire with logo by his feet; at cardinal points around medal are streamlined plane, car, train, and zeppelin. At upper left, FIFTY YEARS / DEVOTED TO / THE ADVANCE / MENT OF / TRANSPORT- / ATION; signed under tire at right, (RC monogram)

I don't know whether this quintessential art-deco design was ever realized. It is not part of Dick Johnson's reference and I have not seen it in metal. I received the images from John Ball, a Library Associate at the University of Akron. The University of Akron received a large portion of the Goodyear archives when the company stopped employing its own historian. Among the records was this design.

Please contact me if you have seen a medal or plaque resembling this design.

Medal Details

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material	Plaster
mintage	unknown

Last modified: May 14, 2019 13:26

Description

The medal's obverse bears imaginary scene aboard American ship with two men witnessing the British bomardment of Fort McHenry with large American flag rising above clouds of powder smoke. Around top, "'TIS THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER"

The medal's reverse bears medallic portrait of Francis Scott Key with draped American flag and laurel branches. Around, · NATIONAL STAR-SPANGLED BANNER CENTENNIAL · / BALTIMORE, MD. U.S.A. SEPT. 6-13.1914

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written on September 14, 1814, by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the large American flag, the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly above the fort during the American victory.

The circular medal measures 50.9mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Whitehead-Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG
diameter	50.9mm
weight	69.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 17:06