Let's see your exonumia!

A couple weeks ago I gave a talk at a local library. In the presentation, we discussed several coins, medals, and tokens in the library's collection. Here are a couple medals that were interesting.


I'd like to hear folk's comments about these two pieces.

 

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In 1907, the Royal Dutch Mint restruck this 17th century medal by Adolfszoon using the original dies.

 

As a collector of 19th century campaign medals that 1860 Lincoln medalet is a beauty. And the Residence medal as well! 2 nice pieces by George Lovett.

 

Just acquired another George V medal. This one by F.Bowcher 44mm. It is not in a splendid condition, however it cost me only 7 euro.

 

They do commemorate some strange things on the doubloons, do not know if he was famous in NOLA.

 

Very nice medals Collect89, Are they both white metal?

Bruce

 

It has been a while since I looked-up the medals and of course, they are not mine. As I recall, they were both white metal (not silver or silvered).

 

This is a blue anodized one, some of the colored ones have a reeded edge, and are thicker than the plain aluminum ones. I have no idea why the difference other than the colored ones ones may be presentation ones.

 

Picked up this lusitania medal at the antique show. Trying to get my friend interested in collecting. She saw it, knows about the ship and thought it was a cool looking medal. Thats when i asked if she had any cash. The seller had it for more but sold it for $8. Then i turned to her and told her she just bought herself a medal. Within the hour she hopped on ebay to see its value.

Baby steps.

 

Well, that's a first Circus. Never saw a wooden Shilling before.

Bruce

 

Alaska is the 49th US State and Hawaii is the 50th US State. Back during the period of the 48 US States, a minter (and others) believed Hawaii was to be the 49th US State and created this error. After Alaska became the 49th US State, the "49" was punched out. The intact "49" specimens are impossible to find.

 

This arrived Thanks Michael Dixon

 

Just arrived

 

You guys have some great stuff. This is quite an interesting thread. Today I received some parking tokens that were in use in Lancaster City, PA in the mid-nineties. These are attractive tokens on thick, quarter-sized planchets, and it appears the city was hoping to make some money by having people buy them as tourist souvenirs. I have no idea whether it worked or not.

There is some worthy architecture to be had in Lancaster City - I've driven by all these buildings at one point or another...

 

That's really nice for a parking token JA. They were obviously made for something other than parking like you say. Why not for souvenirs? They look to be part of a collectible series.

Bruce

 

Thanks Bruce. These are the only three types I've come across. I don't know if there are more. The whole of Lancaster county is a tourist location three seasons out of the year, especially the summer, on account of the Amish attractions. It's great for the economy, but you've got to know the back roads if you want to get anywhere in a timely fashion. I've driven through downtown Manhattan, and that wasn't as tight as Lancaster City at times.

The tokens are long out of use. Now, you've got meters that take cash or cards and issue a receipt.

 

Parking tokens are on there way out for sure JA.

I've driven through Lancaster County many times and it's one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The Amish farms are especially impressive.

Bruce