, millsbuilt!
Posted 02/11/2012 09:30 am
This is a U.S. Mint medal. The mint has "reproduced" these at various times, making them difficult to date. Indeed, the bronze ones may still be selling at the mint?
Earlier ones were made in silver and gold. The first issue was designed by Anthony Paquet about 1869, and they will show a P on Lincoln's truncation. They were so popular that William Barber issued similar medals or medalets (small medals) years later. Barber's design bears a B on the truncation.
I've seen bronze medalets for sale at shows in the $3-$10 range, silver ones in the $40-$75 range and have never personally seen a gold one. The earlier struck issues often exhibit an appealing patina; hence, the broad price range.
Earlier ones were made in silver and gold. The first issue was designed by Anthony Paquet about 1869, and they will show a P on Lincoln's truncation. They were so popular that William Barber issued similar medals or medalets (small medals) years later. Barber's design bears a B on the truncation.
I've seen bronze medalets for sale at shows in the $3-$10 range, silver ones in the $40-$75 range and have never personally seen a gold one. The earlier struck issues often exhibit an appealing patina; hence, the broad price range.
