German 1940 commemorating a trains record speed. I'll give ya a native American dollar they're also one of a kind. Fair trade!!! Lol
It's pretty much impossible to put a value on something if it really is the only one in the world, as there's nothing to compare it with. That said, demand is the real issue, and I don't think pieces like this are in high demand regardless of whether they're unique or not. It's probably not worth nearly as much as you think it is, considering the emphasis you put on its uniqueness.
I have no idea what it is, but I have to ask how you happen to know for sure it's the only one in the world. There aren't many things made that are one of a kind. Guy~
my grandpop was a german doctor in world war 2 he worked along side doctor mangler and adolf and this was a personal gift from hitler Edited for language ~ read forum rules.
It looks to be a clay mold for a commemorative medal or token. Unless the mold was for a very rare or popular coin, like an Indian head cent or Walking Liberty, I don't think there would be much demand for it. For a novelty item like this, my guess would be in the $30 - $50 range. I, personally wouldn't pay more than that for it. If it was for one of the other types of scarcer or more collectible coins than you would have more people interested and therefore it would command a higher price. Interesting piece but as I said, more of an exonumia type of item. IMO. The other piece you posted in another thread might get a little higher due to cross-collecting. It'll appeal to more than just token collectors. Just want to add.... "one of a kind" does not always equal high dollars. I am an artist and if no one is interested in my "one of a kind" art it's only worth the paper it's printed on.:smile
It's interesting to say the least. If you wanted a value because you might sell it, maybe try an auction house as they have people who are better able to give an estimate. I'd try Heritage and see what they say. If they do this let us know, as I'd like to have more info on it. Good luck. Guy~
Any idea why in the world would Hitler give a doctor something commemorating trains? I think you got your answer from cerdsalicious.
This coin or cast is probably some type of record set by this train and thanks to the engineering, probably some type of Adolf's project that obviously succeeded. I guess then this token would had been produced, how many quantities is uncertain if in fact there was only one or that Adolf just said so to the Doctor, It's incertain trully. this is just a possible hipothesis. interesting piece you have there and I'm sure that if there are any Adolf collector's out there and if authenticated as genuine then you may get just about whatever for it. good luck regards.
Looks to be a porcelain medal commemorating the Franco-German armistice. It went into effect June 25, 1940 at 1:35 and was signed in a rail car. Waffenruhe in Frankreich: Ceasefire in France.
