rrantique 8,058 posts Report post Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Just Bob said: I was looking through some old pictures on Photobucket, and found this one. <This is NOT my set > It belonged to a member years ago that went by Boiler78. I never did learn who he was, but he was a heavy hitter who owned some of the most amazing coins and patterns in existence.I'm not sure if he is even still alive, or whether or not he still owns these. If I remember correctly, this set is aluminum. I remember this an amazing set. I believe Boiler is still around. Just haven't seen any post lately. Always had the most amazing coins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old-school 31 posts Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Wow, some simply AMAZING stuff here. Thanks for posting them, everyone. Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lehigh96 2,131 posts Report post Posted October 30, 2018 The 1881 Surrender at Yorktown medal which provided the inspiration for the obverse of the Lafayette Dollar. 3 Yarm, rrantique and Old-school reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old-school 31 posts Report post Posted October 31, 2018 Breaking out my big gun here. (7oz.) .999 silver from the Medalic Arts Co. Part of a set honoring great coin designers. 1 rrantique reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Yarm 703 posts Report post Posted December 7, 2018 This set of medals commemorates the dedication of Aston Hall and the Queen's visit to Warwick in 1858. It was unusual in the inclusion of medals from three different manufacturers, J.Moore (2), T. Ottley (4) and Pinches (1). 5 rrantique, Just Bob, thebeav and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebo 769 posts Report post Posted December 7, 2018 1 Old-school reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeg 4,244 posts Report post Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) Wow. Some super examples folks! My theme for the medals I have, of course, is around the early commemoratives. 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Medal, Bronze, 75.7mm. Designed by Henry Kreis. Obv. Group of eight angular figures in colonial attire with scroll inscribed 1633-1935 CONNECTICUT 300 YEARS. Rev. Grape vines from the State Arms, RELIGION, LAW, EDUCATION, legend hails SELF-GOVERNMENT BASED ON CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY. Struck by Medallic Art Co. A medal in my collection. Commemorative Medal The official souvenir medal to commemorate Connecticut’s Tercentenary will be issued, under present plans, about November 1, this year. It will be in bronze and about three inches in diameter. The design is by Henry G. Kreis, the well known artist, who has co-operated with Paul Manship in producing some of the outstanding medals of recent years. On the obverse of the medal is a group of early settlers dominated by the tall figure of Thomas Hooker, and there is a scroll on which appears the phrase ‘Connecticut 1635 – 1935.’ A somewhat modernized representation of the coat of arms of the State appears on the reverse. The three vines with the nine clusters of grapes are shown, and among the vines, vertically placed, are the words ‘Religion,’ ‘Law,’ ‘Education,’ representing Connecticut’s traditional adherence to ‘Religion in a deep sense, Education in a broad sense, and Law in common sense.’ Below these words is the motto ‘*Qui Transtulit Sustinet.’ About the circumference runs the phrase ‘Three Centuries of Self-Government Based on Constitutional Liberty’ in recognition of the fact that there has existed in Connecticut for three hundred years a form of self-government which followed the principles expressed in the Fundamental Orders of 1639. *(Latin ‘He who transplanted sustains’, also ‘He Who Transplanted Still Sustains’ or ‘[He] Who Transplanted Continues to Sustain’) is the state motto of Connecticut depicted on a blue ribbon below the grapevines.) The first 100 or so of the medals will be numbered in the order in which they are struck off and will be packed in attractive cases, making a most pleasing and valuable souvenir of the Tercentenary celebration. These will be sold for $5.00 each. The others, about 1,800 or 1,900, will be for sale later at $1.00 a piece. Mail orders are now being taken at the office of the Commission and all applicants will be advised when the medals are ready for purchase and distribution. A Tercentenary Medal Committee has been in charge of the work securing a souvenir of the celebration. Many designs were considered and much historical research was conducted. The chairman of the committee is George Dudley Seymour of New Haven. Mrs. H. A. Perkins of Hartford is secretary, and the other members are Mrs. Charles a. Goodwin of Hartford, Miss A. B. Jennings of Fairfield, Bancel LaFarge of Mt. Carmel, and Theodore Sizer and Alfred R. Balinger of New Haven. Mine is not numbered. Edited December 8, 2018 by leeg 2 Old-school and rrantique reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINCOLNMAN 480 posts Report post Posted December 8, 2018 What a great collecting theme. I wasn't aware that there were so many medals issued representing the same commemoration. I do know that expos or similar events seem to have an unlimited amount of related materials, including medals. A lifetime of collecting enjoyment indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeg 4,244 posts Report post Posted December 9, 2018 11 hours ago, LINCOLNMAN said: What a great collecting theme. I wasn't aware that there were so many medals issued representing the same commemoration. I do know that expos or similar events seem to have an unlimited amount of related materials, including medals. A lifetime of collecting enjoyment indeed. For sure and not at coin prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old-school 31 posts Report post Posted December 9, 2018 Three ghost ships collection. I lost the pics from the third somehow, but had a pic with a little enhancement of the reverse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINCOLNMAN 480 posts Report post Posted December 9, 2018 Usually not a fan of modern mint collector issues, but those ghost ships are very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coinbuf 1,271 posts Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Not one that I see very often, sorry for the poor quality pic I just cannot get the hologram effect to show up very well in any pic yet. 1 Old-school reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old-school 31 posts Report post Posted December 10, 2018 I have a set of these Maple hologram coins. Yes, they are hard to photograph. 1 Coinbuf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coinbuf 1,271 posts Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Very cool I wish now that I had gone ahead and gotten the full set myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 703 posts Report post Posted February 21, 2019 William Wyon engraved this 1844 medal for the Reopening of the Royal Exchange. The detail work is exceptional. 2 LINCOLNMAN and Star City Homer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skippy 521 posts Report post Posted February 21, 2019 Unusual shape AND unusual denomination: 2 LINCOLNMAN and Star City Homer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Bob 4,404 posts Report post Posted February 21, 2019 I bet they had trouble getting that one to work in a gumball machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
