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In 1921, the ANS issued a medal dedicated to the visit of Marshal Foch (MACo 1921-006). By Robert I. Aitken. The mintage in bronze was 206 pieces. Usually, such medals are numbered.   Question - does anyone know about additional issues or restrikes without numbering? Have encountered such specimens? |
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Nothing I can offer other than admit you have posted lovely examples!  |
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1969 American Numismatic Association Annual Convention Badge. MACO # 1969 - 040. 1.5". Bronze. Was also struck in a 3/4" version. Smooth edge. "Medallic Art Co NY" on edge. Sculptor: Frank Gasparro.   " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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Fantastic! |
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Very nice, cptbilly. Errers and Varietys.
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Medallic Art Company promotional piece marking the 25th anniversary ( 1903 - 1928 ) of the firm. Sculpted by French artist Pierre-Victor Dautel. 2 - 7/8". Brass. No dieshells recorded. MACO # 1928 - 036.   In an effort to learn more about Dautel, the linked article below re: The French Influence on World Medallic Art, dated 2012, by D. Wayne Johnson, popped up in the search results: https://medalblog.wordpress.com/201...edallic-art/Johnson's blog post argues medallic art should be considered a French art. Among his bullet-point assertions : Quote:
* The Paris Mint has struck coins and medals since the 1400s. It has been a leader in advancing minting technology and attracting the best engravers noted for their talent.
* French artists invented the technique of modeling oversize and having these models pantograhically reduced to cut dies for striking.Victor Janvier, a Frenchman, began improving the reducing machine and patents his machine 1899; became the industry standard.
Johnson's post is a thought provoker for medallic art enthusiasts. " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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Very nice! |
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Nice medal, cptbilly. Errers and Varietys.
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Thanks !
" Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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cptbilly, what do you think about this?
Edited by WHC
01/19/2025 02:41 am
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@WHC: What do I think about what ? Johnson's blog post ?
" Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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Valued Member
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You wrote: "Johnson's post is a thought provoker for medallic art enthusiasts".
What do you think is worth reflecting on?
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Issued in 1981, marked "Second Edition" on edge. Obverse modeled after Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture of George Washington. 2.5" Diameter. Commemorates Washington's 250th birthday celebration ( 1732-1982 ):   Medal is unsigned. Couldn't find it in the MACO Specimen archives hosted by ANS. " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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Very nice! |
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Beautiful Medal cptbilly |
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