I cannot for the life of me remember how I acquired this. This was issued by the town of Lee, Mass. in 1930. Many towns issued their own medals for this event. It is listed as Ponds 8 with a estimated mintage of 3,000. Bronze composition and 32mm in size. Show and tell. Anyone else have theirs to show?
This was a state-wide issue souvenir medallion. I don't have it any longer, having sold it a couple months ago.
Lots of them here https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...&_nkw=Massachusetts+Tercentenary&_sacat=11116 and prices are all over the place!
There are 67 medals identified in, Medals of the Massachusetts Tercentenary, originally published by Shepard Pond starting in the July 1931 issue of the Numismatist. His work also produced as a reprint by the ANA. This booklet, long out of print, is now a collector's item. In addition to the 67 major varieties are numerous sub varieties from cities, towns and groups, adapting generic medals using suspension ribbons to locality or event. ANA members can view this material by searching the ANA on-line archives. The image I use in my ID is the obverse of the North Attleboro piece, Pond numbers 59 to 62 as it was produced in four sizes (and three finishes for the serious collector.) Many of the items remain fairly easy to obtain at a reasonable cost, from a few dollars to around $50. Condition, availability and demand as always are what determines price. Fun to track on Ebay just to see how the previous comment plays out. I will gladly try to answer any questions.
Yes, your Lee piece is Pond #8 with an estimated mintage of 3,000. The majority of the 28 to 32 MM round city and town medals have mintages in the 2500 to 5,000 range. One of the larger mintages is the City of Marlborough medal, Pond #38 at 6,000 is double the mintage of the Lee piece. A low survivor rate for this piece as it is very elusive to find, particularly with the ribbon attachment. Depicts what is referred to as the John Brown Bell of the Civil War era. A fascinating bit of history on the travels of the bell appears in the Pond booklet. The bell still remains on display in Marlborough. I noticed a couple of pictures in the earlier post had problems. One even came out in mirror image. Oops! Do not post a lot of items.
Several members of the Boston Numismatic Society , myself included, are currently working on the updated reference book. I'm not sure when it will be ready but I will post when it is.
