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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Henry Ward Beecher - Joseph Kiselewshi Designer/Sculptor 
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08/18/2023 9:48 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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You don't have to be an American to have a MACO (NY) medal.
I have a 3 inch bronze medal :-
(Google Images): 'CATERPILLAR 50 YEARS ON TRACKS 1904-1954'.
Curiously enough, I got it for free !
Found it in a pile of used car parts to be thrown out.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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  From the MACO Statehood Series featuring "Favorite Sons" - Augustus Saint-Gaudens, New Hampshire |
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United States
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William T.G. Morton, dentist who pioneered the practical use of ether as a general anesthetic. Sculptor: Abram Belskie  " R.O.R' " is the general organic chemistry structure of an ether. Per the flyer included with the medallion, Belskie's allegory invokes the lamentations of Job (Job 10: 18-20) to represent the pain and suffering which Morton's innovation alleviated. More about Morton can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_T._G._MortonGive me a work of art fashioned by human hands instead of a CAD laser engraving any day of the week.
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08/18/2023 3:17 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Alexander Hamilton - Margaret C. Grigor Designer-Sculptor 
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Thomas Paine - Michael Lantz Designer/Sculptor 
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United States
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Commems: Happened across a 1971 MACO effort which used the introduction of the Ike dollar to commemorate the seven prior dollars issued by the USM from 1794 - 1971. Here's the Numista Listing: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/ex...a127858.htmlThat design could have inspired the 1992 medal issued by the USM to celebrate the Bicentennial of the US Mint. . . |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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@cptbilly: It's certainly possible. I have one of those medals - it's quite nice!
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United States
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Fantastic examples!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Elias Howe Redux. . .Side by side of the two bronze versions. . .   |
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Elias Howe Redux. . .Side by side of the two bronze versions. . . Very nice! |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Charlotte Cushman - Robert A. Weinman Designer/Sculptor 
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@cptbilly: Congrats on adding the St. Gaudens medal to your collection!
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Thanks, commems. There are some beautiful designs in the series. . .
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