Let's see your exonumia!

Your welcome Jwt708. BTW, that was one the tokens I bought from Paul Cunningham at the 2005 FUN show.

 

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Haha, that' s cool!

 

Two new horse-related items.

 

Yeah! Antiqued silver rocks.

 

I posted this in another thread, maybe it should have been here. Some Medals for your enjoyment..
http://www.cointalk.com/threads/som...s-symphonette-leo-zimpel.246415/#post-1918031

 

These are the last of the tavern tokens I "rediscovered" in my collection several months ago. I'm not sure what the third one is and hope someone can help me identify it.

Nicholson Tavern is, or was in Chicago. I bought this at the WESPENEX show in 2002. They also issued a 10 cent token according to TokenCatalog.com. Their number is TC-20468. It's also listed in Vacketta as Chi-NB-14.

Nothing more on the Olsen Tavern token other that what's on it. TokenCatalog.com does list it though as TC-85324. The RNMAS of A is a mystery to me. Probably a fraternal organization of some sort but I found nothing on them. Anyh help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Bruce

 

That Nicholson Tavern is cool! I like them Bruce.

 

I liked this because of the defacement.



Did they really think that scratching out "Not One Cent" would fool anyone ? Or was this someone who believed we should pay up rather than risk war? Or just idle hands? We will never know, but I still like it.

 

Here's an item not seen very often. I received this as a gift a year or so ago. Early copper collectors would make foil pressings of their coins to carry for show-and-tell sessions.

 

Nice scallops Bruce. I have another C.O.I.N medal on they way. This one is 1976-I didn't know they were around that long, at least 14 years. But I have all the issues of Scrapbook for 1972 & 73. Maybe l'll find something in one of them.

 

Never seen that before!

 

Apparently I've won this medal produced by Nikolaus Seelander for the 1714 Coronation of George I, MI II 426/15, 131mm, 835 gms. The medal was formed by joining two repousse plates at their edges. I'm not yet sure what metal was used in its production but WM and lead examples exist.

The image below shows its size relative to a Morgan dollar.



The obverse legend is formed from a variety of symbols each referring to the character of the King (with explanations above.)

G. Arm encircled by a serpent, and holding a mirror, PrvDens. (Prudent.)
E. Pair of scales, Ivstvs. (Just.)
O. Wreath of oak, the Roman reward for saving the life of a citizen, Servator Civivm. (The preserver of citizens.)
R. Pelican feeding her young with her own blood, Salvt: Pvbl . Invigilans. (Watchful of the public safety.)
G. Rainbow, Clemens. (Clement.)
I. Column surmounted by a crown, Fortis. (Brave.)
V. Branches of palm and olive, Pacis Amans. (Lover of Peace.)
S. Branch of ivy, signifying durability, Vivat Rex Opt: (Long may the very good King live.)
I. Vine entwining a spear, Frvct9 Appareant. (May the fruits be manifest.)
R. St. George and the Dragon, Advkrs : Repellat. (May he subdue his enemies.)
E. Cornucopia, Prosit Omnib. (May he be propitious to all.)
X. Sword and sceptre, crossed, Tvtor Bonor . Terror Malor. (The Defender of the good, and the Terror of the wicked.)

Lots of symbolism on the reverse as well.

 

I just enjoy hobo nickels with steam engines. This is a PRR T1 locomotive

 

WOW, that's an amazing medal yarm. That thing is really huge...makes the Morgan look like a dime. I love all the history you provide along with the pictures too. Thanks for showing it.

Bruce

 

You gotta wonder what went on in those taverns back then Jack. Maybe it's better we don't know.

Bruce

 

Unusual and interesting PennyGuy. I heard of this being done but never saw an example before. Very cool!

Bruce

 

Haha

 

I believe it's well documented in fantasy bawdy tokens.

 

This "Wolf" piece is a classic example of a die sinkers test or advertising coin. Though showing some wear, the workmanship is excellent. It exhibits four different styles of punch work and is worthy of showing to a potential customer. The fancy "FM" is especially skillfully executed. It's rare to see so fancy a stamp as this. I thought it might have been issued by a New York die sinker named F.M. Wolf because of the stamps, but couldn't find anyone by that name in the city. Apparently, the maker just picked random words with no particular meaning.

Bruce

 

OH MY! That is awesome!