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Valued Member
United States
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All, So I have researched this one for quite some time without result, so I am asking for some help. I have one of the pictured coins. Basically, it states Commemorating the American Revolution Bicentennial in Massachusetts. 1776 1976. I can find examples of the same design. A few are in Bronze, and one I found on ebay is 18k gold. I found one example of this from the Franklin Mint, and this is identical except that it does not have the franklin mint logo, and has ridges and raised edges as well as different dimensions and weight. The coin weighs 27.1 grams, just over silver dollar weights. just over 38 mm in diameter. 38.2. In thickness, 2.96 MM. I suspect its from some place like Medallic Art Co, but really can't be sure. Any help would be appreciated! Even if its just metal type (I am literally about to test the coin for silver but really do not want to do that).   Identified - moved to Medals forum - Sap |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Enzeno, this a interesting . Franklin Mint I bet. First one I have seen on CCF. Lets see what the CCF members know.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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You can tell if it's silver by using a single sheet of facial tissue. Cover a silver coin and a nickel/silver-colored coin with tissue and you will see the difference.
Good luck!
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Valued Member
Canada
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I don't see any denomination so I would say it is a medallion. That may help you in your search. It's all about the wording when searching sometime.
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Valued Member
Canada
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You could post it in the tokens and medallions forum.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This ebay listing might shed a little light on the subject. Same medal, but in bronze. The card accompanying the medal states the following: Quote:
Authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission Quote:
The official Massachusetts medal issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution Quote:
Offered exclusively on a non-profit community service basis through members of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bankers Association
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks everyone. My search continues. I did see that auction - and its the exact same as what I have but in bronze. I will see if I can find the same thing some place in silver. I really believe the coin is sterling silver in this case.
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Pillar of the Community
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Thanks MVC for posting this information.  Enzeno, nice find. I am from MA. and still love history related finds from there. |
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United States
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This was indeed issued by the Franklin Mint, category SBS. It is part of the "50 State Bicentennial Medal Collection". Franklin Mint was a sponsor of a 50 state design competition in which the winning designer receieved $5000 and the design was rendered by the Franklin Mint and offered in the Proof Silver Sterling in a edition size of around 20,000 pieces. It was also struck in Proof Bronze and, I believe a non-Proof perhaps Franklin Bronze version.
This design was also used by Medallic Arts Company which issued these "Official American Revolution Bicentennial" Medals in .999 Silver and Antique Bronze (1.5").
The medals in this set were issued in a variety of sizes and, depending upon the issuing entity, finishes as well as in a 1" 18K gold version.
There is a pamphlet on the MACO medals available that will make its debut at the PNNA coin show on October 17, 2015.
The information about the Franklin Mint can be gleaned or inferred from the 1973 edition of the The Numismatic Issues of The Franklin Mint.
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