George washington 1st president coin/token

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Bamstratton, Nov 28, 2010.

  1. Bamstratton

    Bamstratton New Member

    hey guys i'm new here and i'm trying to find out what this coin or token is worth. i can't find a picture or anything about it on the internet
     

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  3. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    It's a nice Medal, unfortunately it's not an authentic original Washington medal . Nice to have you join us at Cointalk.
     
  4. Bamstratton

    Bamstratton New Member

    do you know what it might be worth
     
  5. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    I really could not say. I'll do some checking about and update if I can find a similar medal.
     
  6. nak

    nak New Member

    I have a coin with Washington on the front and 1 Medal on the rear. I have no idea what it is. Is this a Washington Medal?



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    . wash rear.jpg
     
  7. coinmaster1

    coinmaster1 Active Member

    It looks like a token of some sort. Let's see what the other guys say.
     
  8. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

  9. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    on the reverse what does it say above " medal " ? I can't make that out. Wi ? perhaps Wilcox? or W.S. Baker ?
     
  10. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    No it is a Washington medal.
     
  11. nak

    nak New Member

    Only thing that is left is WII the third letter could be an L.
     
  12. nak

    nak New Member

  13. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    Interesting medal. If I come across some information, i'll be sure to post it for you. In the meantime, perhaps another member here can assist you. It could possibly be " Williams" , " Wilcox " . ???
     
  14. nak

    nak New Member

    Thanks for the help.

    P.S
    Its size is similar to a penny.
     
  15. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

  16. StGauden658

    StGauden658 Junior Member

    I believe it's a Civil war token , obverse Fuld # 111 (check Standard Cat. of US Tokens 1700-1900 pg. 436) Still trying to figure the reverse.
     
  17. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

  18. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    Your pice looks like something perhaps the Franklin Mint might have produced, but don't take that as Gospel. I continued to search awhile last evening, however I could not come up with any information about this . Is it inscribed on the rim ?
     
  19. nak

    nak New Member

    The other side is worn flat, there is no clue what letters could possibly be there.
     
  20. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    I think I have located the identification on this . William Idler a dealer in coins,minerals , shells and antiques made Washington Medals. He was a major dealer in the early years of U.S. Coin Collecting and a noted Mint Insider. I'll continue to research to see if I can get some specific's about this issue. By the very fact that he was the medal maker, makes this a rare item. Very nice find. Can you tell me where it was found ?
     
  21. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    Yes, that is without a doubt a Wm. Idler medal. I think if you do some independent research about this Philadelphia Coin Dealer, you will find that he was one of the front runners in the field of Numismatics for his time. I would still like to see what the other side looks like, if you would photo it. Once again I am forced to suggest that a submission to NCS may prove very beneficial . This medal survived for some reason. Perhaps you are it. Happy to be of assistance to you.
     
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