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TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/18/2018 11:34 pm Thought I had posted this one. A large 2.5 inch boxed brass colored medal with a grizzly bear that somewhat resembles that of the California Jubilee Commemorative Half Dollar in an Art Deco style design. There were Silver medals made in this size, as well as a smaller bronze and silver medal. Minted by Medallic Art Co. I also have the smaller silver version as well. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 05/19/2018 12:19 am Glad you remembered. 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
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/19/2018 01:21 am And then there's the "semi-restored from hakes" 1928 Tom Sawyer Washwear Good Luck Token. Tom Sawyer's Washwear was a boys clothing line in the 1920's A rather hard to find 1928 Tom Sawyer obverse with the common swastika reverse, Good Luck token. A little larger than a US quarter. This was in nasty corroded condition and I did what I could to conserve it short of taking away all the darker patina that remained. I don't feel I scratched it too much, but any further treatment would probably make it worse. It is improved anyway. I had higher hopes. LINK to my project thread http://goccf.com/t/318020 Edited by TNG 05/19/2018 01:22 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 05/19/2018 01:25 am Good to see it here. 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
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/19/2018 01:27 am Thanks jbuck. It is not the crown jewel of my medal collection. Someday I may get an upgrade as I really wanted one of these. I suppose I pushed it about as far as I could. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 05/19/2018 01:29 am I think you did a good job. It looks way better than it did. 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
Bas S Warwick Pillar of the Community New Zealand 526 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 06:25 am Recent obtained one of these....... 1852 United Kingdom death medal - Arthur Duke of Wellington made from pewter?/Tin? /white metal showing dates of birth May 1 1769 and death Sept 14 1852 Manufacturer Allen & Moore, Birmingham. Diameter approx. 38 mm, thickness 3 mm Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 2:34 pm Neat! I have one that is similar but it is smaller. It is light, I imagine it is aluminum? I have made a note that mine is probably minted later than 1852 for some reason. I'll have to research these some more. Report this Post to the Staff
Tootallious Rest in Peace United States 1559 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 2:54 pm Hello everyone! I haven't posted anything here for a while and I picked this up a couple of weeks ago. I haven't been able to find out much about it other than the description in which the seller used which is as followers. 1787 - 1937 Sesquicentennial medallion created to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The medallion obverse features George Washington's portrait and a depiction of an American eagle and "We the People" on the reverse. Bronze medal (32mm) in diameter. Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 4:32 pm Toot, I looked and looked since you emailed me and again since this posted. The only hint I might have is that this appears to have the style of engraver John Sinnock and he did engrave many medals as well as the Roosevelt dime and had a hand in The Purple Heart and a couple commemorative half dollars. I have read he was quick to take credit for some artwork or sculpting he did not actually do. Anyway, the bust of Washington does appear very much similar on other medals I have seen. This is not mine but ... Report this Post to the Staff
Tootallious Rest in Peace United States 1559 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 4:42 pm Thank you TNG! The two profiles of Washington do appear to be a match. I'll have to do a little research on John Sinnock but if anyone could of found out more about it, it would be you my friend! Thank you for all of your help it is much appreciated Report this Post to the Staff
Bas S Warwick Pillar of the Community New Zealand 526 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 5:42 pm @TNG Quote: Neat! I have one that is similar but it is smaller. It is light, I imagine it is aluminum? I have made a note that mine is probably minted later than 1852 for some reason. I'll have to research these some more. My medal weighs 16 grams - doesn't feel light enough for aluminum. I've seen others advertised as Tin, Pewter, and white metal (whatever that is). I've also seen bigger ones advertised upto 65mm diameter. CNG 85, Lot: 1619. Estimate $150. Sold for $110. This amount does not include the buyer's fee. HANOVER. Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington. 1769-1852. WM Medal (50mm, 43.16 g, 12h). Death of the Duke of Wellington. By Allen & Moore. Dated 1852. ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON., bust left, in military regalia; ALLEN & MOORE. BIRMM. / BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST, funerary plaque inscribed WELLINGTON/BORN/MAY 1.1769/DIED/SEPT14.1852 in five lines; trophy of arms behind; to left, Britannia standing right, weeping; to lower left, lion reclining right, in attitude of mourning; to right, Victory kneeling left, placing wreath upon base of urn; A&M below; WATERLOO/JUNE 18.1815 in two lines in exergue and within wreath of laurel and oak branches. BHM 2476; Eimer -. Near EF, a few marks https://www.cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=170539 Report this Post to the Staff
1c5d7n5m Pillar of the Community Belgium 1185 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 04:40 am mysterious token - rather recent acquisition copper date? (late 16th or early 17th century is my guess), German (moralpfennig or rechenpfenning?) Report this Post to the Staff
Bas S Warwick Pillar of the Community New Zealand 526 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 06:19 am @1c5d7n5m Very nice. Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 09:11 am Yes I agree very nice. A treatment with Verdi care could make a difference of day and night! Report this Post to the Staff
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