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*** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***Trying to find out anything on this coin. Bought it at the Salvador Dali Museum in Florida. 
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Welcome to CCF. Do you know the metal? Might be a token. Is that one guy wearing glasses?  |
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.999 Sterling Silver 1 ounce
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@klarnes, unlikely to be a coin--more likely a token. Is there a design on the other side? If so, can you please post a pic of that? Also, welcome to CCF!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Thank you for the warm welcome! I now understand the question, yes this is a token. I added a pic of the reverse.  |
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Ok well, you know where you got it and you know how much you paid for it (likely worth less if you were trying to sell it). The image on the obv is a representation of Dali's "The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus". Perhaps this answers your question?
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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It is not a token, it is a commemorative medal. Quote:
.999 Sterling Silver 1 ounce Ummm, sterling is .925, so something can't be .999 (and) .925 silver. Was there packaging that came with the medal that gives any further information? Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Paid $20, It says .999 Fine Silver 1 oz. Came in a simple plastic case. So I'm guessing it's worth about $17.63?
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This Dali medallion should be viewed like any other rare issue where the total mintage is limited to 500 strikes. I do not know which mint made this issue but it is a nice quality design and strike. Mine was purchased at the Dali museum in 1992 or 1993 as I remember. I have been unable to find any recent sales for this item on the web so it is hard to say what its value really is without any sales history. I have been contemplating posting it to ebay but am unsure what the asking price should be. I have the certification and can confirm it is 1 oz .999 fine silver and the mintage is stated to be limited to 500. Here is more info from the cert- "This coin was designed exclusively for the Salvador Dali Museum to commemorate the Columbus Quincentennial and to honor one of Dali's masterpieces "The Discovery Of America By Christopher Columbus". The large oil on canvas painted by Dali in 1958-59, is a monument to Columbus' achievement and pays homage to Spanish history, religion, art and myth. This painting is one of 93 oil paintings in the collection of the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL. This finely crafted coin shows in detail the image of Columbus about to step onto the "new world". The sea urchin in the foreground-enhanced by circular bands-is included as a symbol of the moon. Its appearance foreshadows Neil Armstrong's stepping onto the modern-day "new world"-the moon". If I post it for sale I will go high at a price that is suitable to its rarity and see what happens. Hope this information was helpful.   |
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This Dali medallion should be viewed like any other rare issue where the total mintage is limited to 500 strikes. This is not necessarily true. The market value of such pieces is determined by their demand among collectors. Columbus exonumia (i.e., medals, tokens, pins, etc.) is not an "in demand" area at the moment. A piece from an unknown mint, even with a mintage of just 500, will not generally generate the same interest as a medal from the US Mint, or some other national mint, with the same mintage. Maybe you will get lucky and find the right buyer for the piece and get a strong premium for it. I would not assume, however, that such a premium is guaranteed. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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topcoins, to the Community! |
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The sea urchin in the foreground-enhanced by circular bands-is included as a symbol of the moon. It looks like a basket of gold and jewels, to me... Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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