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jamie Franki New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 11:17 am This is a recent medal I created for The Numismatist. I used photos and a Barber relief to develop the Dr. Heath portrait. The pole-mounted Lamp of Knowledge appeared on early copies of The Numismatist magazine. The press on the reverse is my rendition of what Dr. Heath used to print each copy singlehandedly. Q.David Bowers graciously sponsored this project by funding the strikes of this 3" nickel silver (and 3" bronze) award for the next 25 years. The award debuted recently at the Chicago World's Fair of Money. Recipients are chosen for their contributions to research/publishing related to Numismatics. Fittingly, Mr. Bowers was chosen as the first recipient of the redesigned award. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 11:41 am It is very nice. Thank you for sharing this story and photo. 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
jamie Franki New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 12:26 pm Here's the plaster for the obverse in a progress shot: Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 3:42 pm Impressive. Again, thank you for sharing. I enjoy the behind the scenes look into your work. 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
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 4:04 pm Lovely work - it shows a fine understanding of medal design, which is a far cry from just creating some pleasing artwork and slapping it onto a planchet. Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 6:41 pm Stunning. The depth of the press makes it look like a miniature working model. It's really something. And you made me look up 'de profundis'. Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 08/29/2013 6:51 pm Very beautiful design. The birds on the reverse were a great finishing touch imo Report this Post to the Staff
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