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That doesn't look like any coin I have ever seen.
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 to CCF. Other side? Most likely not a coin but a token or medal. John1  |
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@jmaxwell52, just to be clear... The image from your post is simply a still photo from the Superman episode right? You (your kids) just want to know if they can maybe get one of these movie prop coins. Unfortunately, other than potentially making your request more clear, I can't help you. It would be super-useful to know who's portrait is on the coin. Looks like a philospoher or other intellectual to me, but might just be of the show's producer or a writer.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Thanks for the warm welcome and quick replies, John1 that is the only side shown in the film.
spence, yes that is a still from the film and yes my kids are wanting to have the coin [maybe not exact prop but a similar or exact type], and yes it would be helpful to know who's on the coin...but I don't. The film is early 40's so I doubt it was specially made for it. I just figured I'd ask at a place like this beings...you guys know coins. Any help is helpful and more than appreciated.
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Sorry for clarification, the film was 1950 it was the second Superman serial.
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Here is a website where someone is tracking coins that have made appearances in movies/tv. I didn't see any Superman entries on a quick glance but he may be able to assist you. http://www.brianrxm.com/comdir/cnsmovie.htm |
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Good work finding that - it would be neat to know if these are ever found in the secondary market.
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Rest in Peace
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Excellent information, Brummagem! Thank you, I just learned something! Welcome to both you and jmaxwell522 |
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@jmaxwell52, just a random thought for you. James Monroe tokens from a Shell Oil President's game are still pretty easy to find on ebay. It is definitely not an exact match for the prop coin in the movie serial, but might be close enough and also open up good discussions with your kids about prior presidents. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Holy crap, you guys are amazing. Thanks so much, I'm going to hunt now. Lets see if I can pull off finding one.
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 Ok so it appears the same image of Monroe was used on a coin made by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. to comemorate the Monroe Doctorone. They also made money for film studios, so my chances of coming across this coin might be slim. But my hope is not lost, I may print it off onto a wooden nickel for the kids. Thanks again for all your help, I now have a clear image to work from and knowledge of what it was. Edited by jmaxwell522
04/28/2016 07:49 am
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Glad to help. Send us a pic of your final token!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Pillar of the Community
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President James Monroe tokens:  President James Monroe Token - Bird of Paradise White metal, 35mm, 9.28gm Obverse: President James Monroe facing half left, no text Reverse: Bird of Paradise and man kneeling in temple surrounded by eight-pointed rounded star, no text  President James Monroe Token - Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company Aluminum, 35mm, 3.87gm Obverse: President James Monroe facing half left COMPLIMENTS OF / LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO. Reverse: Los Angeles city emblem with flag, bear, eagle, castle, lion MONROE DOCTRONE (sic) CENTENNIAL 1923 (The token misspells "doctrine") STADIUM, LOS ANGELES. CALIF. CITY OF LOS ANGELES / FOUNDED 1781 These tokens have appeared in the following films (and probably many more): Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) Gun Duel at Durango (1957) Kim (1950) Up Goes Maisie (1946)  https://www.brianrxm.comThe Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin Coins in Movies Coins on Television
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I visited an interesting store in Michigan City, Indiana a couple years ago and I was drawn to coins in a cabinet with a note "Movie Prop Coins".
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