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2000 Paul Revere - Old North Church
1/4 oz .999 Silver Medal





I wrote about this elsewhere.

I have never seen this Paul Revere 225th Anniversary 1775-2000 Silver Medal or "round" before.
I couldn't find another anywhere, so that doubled my interest for acquiring it.

I eventually ended up buying 5 of these, all from the same seller.
Never saw another since.
I did find a picture of a boxed set that also included a gold version along with a silver and the boxed set stated there were only 100 "sets" minted.



It is just a smidge larger than a Presidential Dollar and is 27 mm in diameter.
and I weighed it to see it is just a half grain over 120 grains. 1/4 troy oz is 120 grains.
It has the initials BT under the church on the reverse.
Probably an artists initials or initials for the company or mint.
Nobody has been able to help out with any further information.
I think BT is the clue.

 

My first civil war token

 

That is delicious chocolaty and fresh! I see it is graded, I bet it is AU58 or even MS65?

 

@TheNickelGuy
NGC AU55

 

I think that's a little low but it really doesn't matter since you have and own the CWT does it? again Very Nice!

 

2017 Donald Trump
OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY
Official Inaugural Medal





Housed in its original presentation box with wooden stand. The Obverse, with a high relief front facing bust of President Trump with just a hint of a smile. His name, DONALD J. TRUMP is inscribed above.
The Reverse legend reads: FORTY-FIFTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INAUGURATED JANUARY 20, 2017 around a representation of the American eagle as it appears on the Presidential Seal.
The edge is inscribed
MEDALCRAFT MINT at 12:00 and OHIO OIM 2017 at 6:00.

Medalcraft Mint acquired "Medallic Art and Mint", formerly two companies: Medallic Art Company and Northwest Territorial Mint.
Medalcraft Mint is the largest private mint in all North America.

This Boxed 70mm bronze medal was commissioned by the Ohio Republican Party.

The Trump obverse was chosen from a selection of obverse designs commissioned by Medalcraft for submission to the Official Inaugural Committee as its official medal.
However, due to the indecision of the Trump Inaugural Committee, the Ohio party was given its choice of all of the Medalcraft designs.
Peer Hansen crafted this design.

About 500 of these medals were struck for distribution to various VIPs attending the inauguration in Washington. Those remaining medals such as this example were made available to collectors.

 

1955 New York Thruway
Looped Medallion






A toll superhighway connecting the major cities of the state of New York that would become part of a larger nationwide highway network was proposed as early as 1949. The first section of the Thruway, between Utica and Rochester, opened on June 24, 1954.
Other sections of the 426-mile ( medal says 427 miles ) mainline between Buffalo and the Bronx were completed and opened throughout 1954 and 1955. This would have been the Thruway at the time this medal was made. So I date it 1955.



I have driven most of this Thruway with the exception of the road west of Buffalo which I have never been on. Many a trip where I would get on I-90 south of Rochester and head west to pick up a bulk tanker of flour from Pillsbury Flour Mills in Buffalo. Other times hauling steel into the Boroughs of New York.
All these roads were not smooth sailing. In the city, I have moved as slow as an average of 5 mph for sometimes an hour due to accidents, construction or simply rush hour traffic.
Honestly, I don't know which parts within the city are Thruway and which are Expressways.
I know tolls for tractor trailers were very expensive.
That was in the 90's for me.
Traveling parts of I-90 across the state was annoying in places as the road surface particularly in the right lane was sunken down where the rubber meets the road.
The weight of constant loaded tractor trailers and probably the sun baked asphalt produced two distinct grooves in the lane. Not only did you have to stay in the lane but you had to stay in the groove too or you would notice if you went off the tracks in the steering.
Sounds easy but a couple hundred miles of this was very tiresome.



In the winter, it always snowed somewhere along the way just about every day which made driving worse.

I'll consider this medal my award for all that.

 

1960's Washington - Jackson
US Mint Paquet Restrike





George Washington / Andrew Jackson U.S. Mint Medalet. This is medal is a restrike of an 1862 medal, engraved by Anthony C. Paquet and struck by the U.S. Mint in the 1960s. It was given to me from a collector freind sealed in its original plastic along with other variation restrikes.

Bronze, about 4 grams, 18.5 mm

1960's Washington - Jackson
US Mint Paquet Original



Shown for reference. Used with permission.
This is an image of an original 1862 Paquet medalet in silver. I believe these are just a smidge smaller than restrikes.

I do not own one.

Other restrikes I have

1960s Lincoln - Washington
US Mint Restrike Paquet Medal



1960s Lincoln - Grant
US Mint Restrike Paquet Medal





1965 Abraham Lincoln - Broken Column
US Mint Restrike Paquet Medal





The broken column with scroll symbolizing Emancipation Proclamation. The originals were struck around 1865 after the death of Abraham Lincoln. The restrikes were produced by The US Mint and sold in the 1960's. Quite possibly this one in 1965 as a 100th anniversary restrike.

Paquet was Assistant Engraver of the Mint starting October 20, 1857. He left his official position in 1864.
He died in Philadelphia in 1882.
Paquet produced dies for a new reverse for the twenty dollar gold pieces beginning in 1861.
A few were struck and released before the dies were withdrawn because the rims were too narrow. He engraved dies for the first Congressional Medal of Honor.

These are very special medals to me since they were a gift from CrazyBO who has passed away. Showed up out of the blue in the mail. He was like that.

 

The aftermath of a very bad joke.

 

1939 Democrat Dollar
Arthur C. Brunk
Satirical Token
Aluminum 32mm





Kimberly Amadeo from thebalance dot com wrote:

The public debt is how much a country owes to lenders outside of itself. These can include individuals, businesses, and even other governments. The term "public debt" is often used interchangeably with the term sovereign debt.

Public debt usually only refers to national debt. Some countries also include the debt owed by states, provinces, and municipalities. Therefore, be careful when comparing public debt between countries to make sure the definitions are the same.

Regardless of what it's called, public debt is the accumulation of annual budget deficits. It's the result of years of government leaders spending more than they take in via tax revenues. A nation's deficit affects its debt and vice-versa.

Key Takeaways
The public debt is the amount of money that a government owes to outside debtors.
Public debt allows governments to raise funds to grow their economy or pay for services.
Politicians prefer to raise public debt rather than raise taxes.
When public debt reaches 77% of GDP or higher, the debt begins to slow growth.

Public Debt Versus External Debt
Don't confuse public debt with external debt.

That's the amount owed to foreign investors by both the government and the private sector. Public debt does impact external debt. If interest rates go up on the public debt, they will also rise for all private debt. That's one reason most businesses pressure their governments to keep public debt within a reasonable range.

When Public Debt Is Good
In the short run, public debt is a good way for countries to get extra funds to invest in their economic growth. Public debt is a safe way for foreigners to invest in a country's growth by buying government bonds.

This is much safer than foreign direct investment. That's when foreigners purchase at least a 10% interest in the country's companies, businesses, or real estate.
It's also less risky than investing in the country's public companies via its stock market. Public debt is attractive to risk-averse investors since it is backed by the government itself.

When used correctly, public debt improves the standard of living in a country. It allows the government to build new roads and bridges, improve education and job training, and provide pensions. This spurs citizens to spend more now instead of saving for retirement. This spending by private citizens further boosts economic growth.

When Public Debt Is Bad
Governments tend to take on too much debt because the benefits make them popular with voters. Increasing the debt allows government leaders to increase spending without raising taxes. Investors usually measure the level of risk by comparing debt to a country's total economic output, known as gross domestic product (GDP). The debt-to-GDP ratio gives an indication of how likely the country can pay off its debt.

Investors usually don't become concerned until the debt-to-GDP ratio reaches a critical level.
When debt approaches a critical level, investors usually start demanding a higher interest rate. They want more return for the greater risk. If the country keeps spending, then its bonds may receive a lower S&P rating. This indicates how likely it is that the country will default on its debt.

As interest rates rise, it becomes more expensive for a country to refinance its existing debt. In time, income has to go toward debt repayment, and less toward government services. Much like what occurred in Europe, a scenario like this could lead to a sovereign debt crisis.

 

I've seen insert cards with similar fonts and box colors before. I need to dig up some information, but a lot of clandestine items seem to have been produced by The Patrick Mint.

Do a search for my thread featuring The Cremona Quarter - The Quarter that Never Was. I think you'll see the similarities.

Z

 

1974 100 Year Anniversary
of The Republican Party
Elephant Symbol Medal
Bronze 39mm





From The History Channel

The Republican Party was formed in 1854 and six years later Abraham Lincoln became its first member elected to the White House. An image of an elephant was featured as a Republican symbol in at least one political cartoon and a newspaper illustration during the Civil War.
(when “seeing the elephant” was an expression used by soldiers to mean experiencing combat)

The pachyderm didn’t start to take hold as a GOP symbol until Thomas Nast, who’s considered the father of the modern political cartoon, used it in an 1874 Harper’s Weekly cartoon.

Titled “The Third-Term Panic,” Nast’s drawing mocked the New York Herald, which had been critical of President Ulysses Grant’s rumored bid for a third term, and portrayed various interest groups as animals, including an elephant labeled “the Republican vote,” which was shown standing at the edge of a pit.
Nast employed the elephant to represent Republicans in additional cartoons during the 1870s, and by 1880 other cartoonists were using the creature to symbolize the party.

The Caption at the bottom of the cartoon reads -
THE THIRD-TERM PANIC
"An ass, having put on the Lion's skin, roamed about in the Forest, and amused himself by frightening all the foolish Animals he met with his wanderings." - SILAKSPEARE or BACON

 

I really appreciate that effort Z.
I looked at your Quarter that never was posts.
Also looked at The Patrick Mint webpage.
If you ever see a label inside a walnut box lid like this and remember it. Send me a pm please and point me to it.
I've only seen two boxes, Revere and Theodore Roosevelt. No doubt coming from the same people. Boxes and medals.

 

In with a couple other silver dollars from a small collection I bought. 1888 S, better date. Looked like a cull, damaged, environment
Then I saw the rev rim. Opium dollar

 

1975 Easter Bunny -Kenneth Ward Silver and Coin Exchange
Silver .999 2 oz bar Final mintage actual 200, not 1250
Proof like finish

 

Historic Trans Canada Canoe Route.
White metal, possible silver.
27.2 grams
Slightly larger than a silver dollar.
I found others on the internet.
Most references say they were only made in copper.



I never fully understood the meaning behind the Canoe and two paddlers until I looked this medal up.
The Trans Canada Canoe Route, used by th early explorers of Canada, was simply a route of waterways, using rivers to jump from lake to lake. Starting in Lake Winnepeg and the Hudson Bay, and ending in Lake Superior and Lake Huron, actually the N Georgian Bay. The above medal represents the Route that travelled from Lake Nipissing to Lake Huron by way of the French River.




Travel went both ways, up river and down river often going thru steep canyons and heavy rapids.
Below is the Western part of the trade route, up to Lake Winnepeg.



It has been nearly impossible to find anything about Canadien Art Dies Ltd.
I found a small mention of them, but it was small. Pretty much said that only a few Canadien Medal producers ever received the status to stay in business long enough to gain notoriety.
I did find a few Medals and good for tokens made by them,
Here is one of them below.

 

Original Hobo Nickel Society 30th Anniversary Tokens

 

About 0.40 inch diameter: Columbus with Lord's Prayer on back. Maybe a charm from the Columbian Exposition.