As a numismatist, my research findings normally results in locating ephemera and/or document that enhances the historical aspect of a coin, medal, or token. This allows me to share my numismatics interest with other collectors and non-collectors. It also aides me in creating an interesting numismatic exhibit.
Example 2 - DDE-C2-01, 1960 Eisenhower South America Visit Award (ID and name from my 2nd book (out of print) on this medal series).
I plan to add this example in my upcoming book.
- This medal was obtained from a collector in Montevideo, Uruguay (receipt + envelope). (Provenance to location where the medal was awarded) - Department of State booklet of President Eisenhower's visit (to Uruguay March 2-3, 1960). (Historical background of President Eisenhower's visit) - Copy of Frank Gasparro sketches (from the National Archives) - Thank you letter (donation of book relating to the medal series) - (not shown) Bureau of the Mint production information (Philadelphia Mint +mintage + delivery) - (not shown) Bureau of the Mint letter indicating provenance (medals) to President Eisenhower - (not shown) Congressional records indicating provenance (medals) to President Eisenhower
That is pretty cool. I like how you are putting those exhibits together. You have given me some food for thought about my collection aims for the future so thank you.
Example 3 1960 Eisenhower Summer White House Award President was in Newport, Rhode Island at his Summer White House and awarded another medals of his. The booklet is to be discussed in my upcoming book. National Archive records identifies individuals by name who was awarded/issued the medals. All but one medal from the total mintage was not accounted for.
If you look hard enough your associated ephemera can exceed your coin or token count. Then the tough part is figuring out how to display it all together.
Connecting coins and medals with associated ephemera is something I do as well. I agree that it is a great way to enhance one's collection and to expand the stories told to others about it.
I've posted about a number of my ephemera items in the US Commemorative Coins section over the past few years.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
I love such information about coins and coin sets. To me, finding out such things is part of the fun of collecting coins and especially commemorative coins.
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