Post Your US Mint Coins And Medals Depicting An African-American - Page 6

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 91 / Views: 4,614	Page: of 7

commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 06/28/2025 5:48 pm Next up, boxing legend Joe Louis. Louis (b. 1914; d. 1981) was an American heavyweight boxer who had a professional career that stretched from 1934 to 1951; he was the heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949. His nickname was "The Brown Bomber" and he is considered one of the all-time greatest professional boxers. He initially retired in 1947, as champion, but was forced to return to the ring to pay off Internal Revenue Service (IRS) debts. Louis' last professional fight was against Rocky Marciano in 1951 (a loss). The US Congress authorized a Gold Medal for Louis in 1982 (the medal bill was introduced in 1981); the medal was presented to his widow "in recognition of her late husband's accomplishments which did so much to bolster the spirit of the American people during one of the most crucial times in American history [World War II] and which have endured throughout the years as a symbol of strength for the Nation." (I apologize for the "rough" images - the medal's capsule has multiple scratches on which my scanner seemed to focus.) Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 06/28/2025 9:03 pm nice one commems Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73844 Posts	Posted 06/28/2025 9:17 pm Very nice, commems. Excellent write up as well. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 06/28/2025 11:20 pm From my collection of graded American medals of US musicians. Report this Post to the Staff
GLB49 Bedrock of the Community United States 25707 Posts	Posted 06/28/2025 11:39 pm Nice additions, commems and NumisEd. My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125 My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73844 Posts	Posted 06/29/2025 12:03 am Great additions, NumisEd! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 06/29/2025 10:09 pm excellent set of coins Ed Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 06/30/2025 09:52 am Quote: Next up, boxing legend Joe Louis. Fantastic! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 06/30/2025 09:57 am Quote: From my collection of graded American medals of US musicians. Excellent! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 06/30/2025 10:05 am Thanks everyone. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2140 Posts	Posted 06/30/2025 10:12 am Thank you for sharing your Black musicians' medals, Nice! Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 07/01/2025 7:53 pm Next, is another African-American athletic icon - Jesse Owens. Jesse Owens (b. 1913; d. 1980) was a track-and field-athlete who set multiple World records and Olympic records during his career. At the 1932 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, Owens won four gold medals (the first American to do so at a single Games) while setting records in the 100 meter race, 200 meter race, long jump and as part of the 4x100 meter relay race team. Prior to the Olympics, Owens set multiple records while attending The Ohio State Universiaty, as well as several records while in high school. Owens received the US Medal of Freedom - the US' highest civilian honor - from President Gerald Ford in 1976. In 1979, he was presented with the Living Legend Award by President Jimmy Carter. He was awarded, posthumously, the Congressional Gold medal in 1988; it was presented to his widow, Minnie Ruth Solomon Owens.by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. Owens is acknowledged as one of the most accomplished and memorable American athletes in history. He was more than an athlete, however. Owens is also considered a humanitarian for his work with underprivileged youth (mentoring, inspiring) and for being an active civil rights advocate. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 07/02/2025 09:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73844 Posts	Posted 07/01/2025 9:06 pm Nice addition, commems. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 07/02/2025 08:33 am very nice add commems. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 07/02/2025 09:16 am Outstanding! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 91 / Views: 4,614	Page: of 7

First Page

Previous Page Last 15 Replies

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: "Post Your..." Gallery Topics

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.53 seconds to rattle this change.