Patman54 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Can anyone help with this I have been searching for this all through the Internet cannot find any match. So as to Find out where it came from and what it is made of. And to find its value. It is about the size of an Eisenhower dollar Slightly bigger. Think you so much for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I have not seen one before but I think that its a gift shop souvenir/token that may have been purchased by an individual that visited Yellowstone Park in the past. From the photo I would guess its made of brass but that is just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman54 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 That is what I am thinking also Just really wish I could confirm it. It seems to me that there should be more out there somewhere. IF that were the case. I'm wondering if it is possibly gold plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Some type of token/souvenir, probably made of brass with medal alignment. It could be tough to identify exactly where it came from. It does have FG similar to the Kennedy reverse, it could be a Frank Gasparro designed but that's a long shot. Doesn't look gold plated to me but you could have it tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I don’t believe it’s gold with the spots, however I think it is an old souvenir coin. I have three or four souvenir silver coins that are beautiful. Mine are worth maybe $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran Popular Post DWLange Posted May 2, 2021 Member: Seasoned Veteran Popular Post Share Posted May 2, 2021 The FG is definitely that of Frank Gasparro. It was almost certainly one of his many commercial commissions after he retired from the U. S. Mint in 1981. He was busy throughout that decade with medals ordered by Bowers & Merena Galleries, as well as other customers. Fenntucky Mike, Alex in PA. and Morpheus1967 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 It's a very beautiful design. Old Frank is a very impressive artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman54 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 This is an awesome design on the coin Haven't seen anything else like it. Seems to be pretty unique Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 The coin is very unusual and as you found out, hard to find. I did a pretty exhaustive search and found none like it. It is a Frank Gasparro design which, in my mind makes it special. Who is Frank Gasparro? https://coinweek.com/dealers-companies/pcgs-dealers-companies/frank-gasparro-and-his-coins/ Hoghead515 and Patman54 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zadok Posted May 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2021 national parks foundation....medallic arts company (maco)....one of a series of medallions on national parks done by frank gasparro, bronze some silver washed, marked on the edge etc...... Mr.Bill347, Patman54 and Hoghead515 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) These were popular with the tourist market for some time. I even pick up some similar when I'm lucky enough to run across them. My latest was the Red Rocks near the Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak area. Speaking of CS,CO the March 2022 ANA Show is at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. I don't know if they chose that to keep transportation costs down while the large show market recovers, but good on 'em if that's the reason. Edited May 4, 2021 by VKurtB Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, VKurtB said: These were popular with the tourist market for some time. I even pick up some similar when I'm lucky enough to run across them. My latest was the Red Rocks near the Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak area. Speaking of CS,CO the March 2022 ANA Show is at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. I don't know if they chose that to keep transportation costs down while the large show market recovers, but good on 'em if that's the reason. garden of the gods......great place to contemplate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, zadok said: garden of the gods......great place to contemplate Dass da one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
