I just won some medals on E-bay to add to my coin related exonumia collection. These three are really interesting as they're from the same club and date back to the 1930's. The really unusual thing about them though is the material they're made from. The first one is a black fiber composition and the second is made from leather. I've heard of fiber and leather tokens before but have never owned one. I would think they're fairly rare. The third medal is a standard metal composition (possibly pewter). The reverse of the fiber token is blank so I didn't take a pic of it. They're all different sizes ranging from 30mm to 38mm. If anyone knows of other medals or tokens made from leather, fiber, or other "exotic" materials please post them. Thanks for looking. Bruce
Here's two more I bought with the others. I especially like the Lebanon Valley Coin Club medal (Pittston, PA) because of the high relief. The Lewis Clark medal is an impressive 38mm size and nice and shiny. Bruce
I've never seen a medal made from fiber or leather. Then again, maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough. Thanks for posting them, Bruce. Chris
Here's a couple more Coin Club medals I picked up recently and thought I'd just add them to this thread. The first celebrates two events, the Philadelphia Coin Club show of 1941 and the 50th anniversary of the ANA. The craftsmanship on this one is excellent and is a good contrast to the cruder but still nice medal of the Newburgh (New York) Coin Club. The latter one would fit the "exotic" medal category because it's a lead composition, quite unusual for a medal or token. There's a stark contrast between the two in regard to condition also. I was told by the seller of the Philadelphia CC / ANA medal that her father was the only owner of this piece, so it sat undisturbed in his collection from 1941 until she inherited it from him. The Newburgh medal obviously has seen some hard times, but to me that's where the appeal of it lies. Believe it or not, I only paid 99 cents for the Philly medal on E-bay. Not bad for a historic piece of exonumia from 70 years ago. Thanks for looking. Bruce
BrandM, I nearly fainted looking at your medals...my grandfather was President of the Detroit Coin Club for a time. I made mention in another thread that I was on the lookout for a medal now.. A geneology search by my new sister brought forth an article from a newspaper, making mention of my grampa, and of the medal/coin for the meeting that year. I can hardly believe that here, on CoinTalk, someone has posted that medal! I believe they were printed in small numbers? I will have to reread the article and come back to let you know. Lucy
Thanks Viper. All the coin related stuff like these medals interest me a lot. I also collect encased coins, elongates, tokens, etc all with some connection to coin collecting... those issued by dealers, collectors, organizations, clubs, etc. Thanks for looking. Bruce
Thanks for posting Lucy. It really is a small world isn't it? I'd appreciate any information you have in regard to these medals as I always like to know the history behind everything in my collection. By the way, there's a 900th meeting Detroit CC medal on E-bay now if you're interested in picking one up. I paid $70 total for my three...a little pricey, but I thought the price was okay because of them being so different and probably rare. Bruce
Bruce, I attach what I have.. the article is before my birth. There is more to it, but this was all I copied. Thanks! Linda "..The year, 1955, gave proof that the number 13 can be a lucky number. 1st, there are 13 letters in Central States. 2nd, there are 13 states in the CSNS region. 3rd, the 1955 CSNS Convention in Detroit was the 13th edition. The convention medal featured a cartwheel with the 13 states as spokes and Detroit as the hub. The motto on the Great Seal of Detroit reads in part: "We hope for better things." This is exactly what Ivan Ebeling, Detroit Coin Club President and Convention Chairman had in mind for the 13th show at the downtown Detroit Statler Hotel, April 29-May 1, 1955. The convention featured the first use of a 100-point system for judging exhibits. "Information conveyed" was the prime criteria and was worth 30 points. The six exhibit classifications were: U.S. Coins, Ancient, Foreign, Paper, Medals and Special. The Best in Show trophy went to F.W. MacKay for his massive display of medals and decorations. The U.S. Secret Service had a special non-competitive exhibit with counterfeiting as its theme. Convention registration equalled 362 representing 28 states, D.C. and Canada. The auction was conducted by James Kelly of Dayton, Ohio and featured nearly 2,000 lots. The bourse had 50 dealers from 15 states and Canada. The show was held in the large mezzanine ball room and laid out with dealers around the walls and exhibits in the middle.."
Here's a few more coin related medals I got in the mail in the last week or two. The 1967 ANA convention medal is different than most because of its octagonal shape. It's also big at 41mm. Because of the design and the pressure of the strike the scalloped edges are raised up at the eight corners and give it a unique appearance. The 1946 Oregon Numismatic Society membership medal is beautifully designed as well, but is a lower relief. Thanks for looking and as always comments are welcome. Bruce
The Indiana State Numismatic Association medal is absolutely beautiful in my opinion...love the eagle. The 1949 ANA Coin Week medal is also well executed and a nice reminder of our hobby from an earlier generation. Bruce
That's a nice medal PennyGuy. I have quite a few medals from PA clubs but none from Hershey that I can think of. Were you a member of the Club or did you just buy it because you liked it? Is the medal bronze? It's hard to tell from the pic. Bruce
Bruce, love all the newps...looks like Ebay has been keeping you busy! Picked up any new CS's lately?
Here's one of my coin club medals. I collected them for awhile but the prices dropped, so I turned back to old coins. Show more y'all!! :thumb:
Thanks Hunter. I went to a local show up in Burlington yesterday and got a few nice medals and a great counterstamp...on a S/L Half Dime. I'll post it after I take a pic. Bruce
I have a few CSNA medals fretboard, but not this one. I love the portrait on yours. If you have anymore I'd like to see them. Bruce
