Something new & different !

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by GDJMSP, Apr 25, 2005.

  1. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    This is actually a first for me - I've never purchased a medal in my entire life. But this thing has been buggin me all weekend ever since I saw it. I just kept hearing this voice in the back of my head - Buy Me ! Buy Me ! Buy Me !!

    So I did ;)

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    This medal was not issued in memory of some significant historical event - it's hardly worth mentioning even. But I mean dang ! Look at that thing !! Just sumpthin about it stirs my blood :D
     
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  3. Aidan Work

    Aidan Work New Member

    This medal is from England.It is a commemorative one that commemorates the end of the Napoleonic Wars.The Roman numerals translate to 1815.

    Aidan
     
  4. jimmiejam

    jimmiejam New Member

    That medal is cool. I can see why ya wanted to buy it.
     
  5. JBK

    JBK Coin Collector

    Do you think it was cast or struck? That relief is outstanding (literally).
     
  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It was struck - they also issued this medal in white metal & gold. But there's never been a gold version found. You can read more about it HERE
     
  7. cladking

    cladking Coin Collector

    Very very cool.

    For someone who doesn't know medals, you have excellent taste.
     
  8. sylvester

    sylvester New Member

    GD has exceptional taste in most of his purchases, he sure knows how to spot a good coin!

    Although having said that even GD ain't 100% perfect, his idea of appealing toning on silver leaves alot to be desired... ;)
     
  9. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Be careful now Sylvester - or I'll start posting pictures of red toned coins :D
     
  10. sylvester

    sylvester New Member

    Noooooooooooooo! I repent, i was wrong... please i beg for mercy oh most merciful one! ;)
     
  11. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Well OK - I'll be nice - this time :rolleyes:

    I have a soft spot for you younger collectors :D
     
  12. sylvester

    sylvester New Member

    Phew, i was getting worried.

    You not going to give into British coins yet then? ;)
     
  13. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    :eek: :eek: God no !!








    Welllllllllllllll - maybe I should rephrase that. I do have a weakness for older Proof sets in original cases and will purchase those for the right price. Oh - and original Maundy sets of course.

    But those don't really count - so shhhhhhhhhh - don't tell anybody :D
     
  14. sylvester

    sylvester New Member

    I know for a fact you've got a 1911 set, but don't post the pics... well the gold's alright, feel free to post that. ;)

    Can i ask you, did you get the bronze coins in the 1911 set or not? I dunno how they did them cos proofs aren't really my thing, i know (or at least i think i do) that they had long sets and short sets. Long having the big gold, short not having the top two.
     
  15. Spider

    Spider ~

    he must work out, lol
     
  16. crystalk64

    crystalk64 Knight of the Coin Table

    Now that is a medal that would be a KEEPER! GDJMSP you have went and done it again!!!
     
  17. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    No bronze - the Proof sets have all silver down to the 1 pence. And yes it is the short set - has the 1/2 sov. & sov - it does not include the 2 or the 5 pound coins.
     
  18. cwtokenman

    cwtokenman Coin Hoarder

    Great looking medal GDJMSP. Kind of gets the whole testosterone, hairy, manliness thing going pretty good there. Arrr Arrrr Arrr!

    Having now admitted to purchasing a medal, I must ask if you also admit to possessing any tokens?
     
  19. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    Nary a one.
     
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