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<p>[QUOTE="Chris B, post: 3874646, member: 87179"]The Hudson-Fulton Celebration from September 25 to October 9, 1909 in New York and New Jersey was an elaborate commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer. The maritime achievements of Hudson and Fulton foreshadowed the importance of the river to New York's progress and identity. Organizers used the event not only to display the success of the two men, but also the status of New York City as a world city and the achievements of its citizens. This was kind of New York City’s coming out party on the world stage.</p><p><br /></p><p>In conjunction with this exhibition the American Numismatic Society (ANS) commissioned a medal. The medal was designed by Emil Fuchs and struck by Whitehead and Hoag.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1023588[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: Henry Hudson and sailors on the Halve Maen watch the hoisting of a heavy article from outside the ship. Around top, DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER BY HENRY HUDSON A.D.MDCIX; at lower left, THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY; at lower right, HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION COMM:; in exergue, HALVE MAENE; in lower corner, signed E. FUCHS</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: Three seated female figures representing Steam Navigation, History, and Commerce; above is a portrait of Robert Fulton. In the background are views of New York in 1807 and 1909. Below Portrait, ROBERT FULTON / 1765 1815; in exergue, FIRST USE OF STEARM NAVIGATION / ON THE HUDSON RIVER / 1807; in lower right corner, signed E.FUCHS</p><p><br /></p><p>The ANS had 100 pieces 76mm in diameter made for members.</p><p><br /></p><p>The design was adapted by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Committee as its official medal. There were 2 gold medals struck that were presented to the presidents of the ANS and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. An additional 8 were struck in virgin Alaskan gold for presentation to the heads of nations represented by warships at the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. There were a number of other sizes and compositions used for various reasons.</p><p><br /></p><p>Size Mintage Issue Price</p><p><br /></p><p>4” Silver 1000* $10.00</p><p>4” Bronze 1205 $2.00</p><p>4” Bronze in halves 900 </p><p>3” Gold 11</p><p>3” Silver 100 </p><p>2-1/2” Silver 1000 $4.00</p><p>2-1/2” Bronze 2200</p><p>2” Silver 2750</p><p>2” Aluminum 30000 $0.25</p><p>1-1/2” Silver 176</p><p>1-1/2” Bronze 266</p><p>1-1/2” Silver Plated w/Ribbon 4912</p><p>1-1/4” Silver 44</p><p>1-1/4” Silver Plated Special 20200</p><p>1-1/4” Silver Plated 60000 $0.10</p><p><br /></p><p>*342 returned to Whitehead & Hoag</p><p><br /></p><p>Many of these were made for sale as souvenirs but also for use as prizes for events held during the celebration.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 4” silver medal weighs in at 11.7 ounces and is one of my favorite pieces. The large canvas lets all of the design elements really stand out.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1023589[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>The 2” aluminum medal is by far the easiest to acquire. They can even be occasionally found in “junk” bins for as little as a couple of dollars. These are typically found in a lesser condition. This could be because the aluminum medals weren’t handled as carefully due to them not being “precious” metal. My thought is that they also weren’t manufactured to the same standards as the others in the series.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1023591[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>There was a total of over 120,000 medals in various medals and compositions issued making it one of the most popular commemorative medals ever made. In addition, there was an enormous number of other souvenirs and presentation pieces made.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1023593[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Because of this, most of these are reasonably priced. Because of the popularity of the 4” silver medals they bring a pretty substantial price when they come up for sale. The 3” silver medal was only made for the ANS and rarely coming up for sale. At this point, I have never seen one.</p><p><br /></p><p>I started my collection because of the 4" silver medal but have since added way more pieces than I have ever intended. The history by the event is pure Americana.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1023594[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1023595[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1023596[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for reading.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Wikipedia</p><p>Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014 by Scott H. Miller[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Chris B, post: 3874646, member: 87179"]The Hudson-Fulton Celebration from September 25 to October 9, 1909 in New York and New Jersey was an elaborate commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer. The maritime achievements of Hudson and Fulton foreshadowed the importance of the river to New York's progress and identity. Organizers used the event not only to display the success of the two men, but also the status of New York City as a world city and the achievements of its citizens. This was kind of New York City’s coming out party on the world stage. In conjunction with this exhibition the American Numismatic Society (ANS) commissioned a medal. The medal was designed by Emil Fuchs and struck by Whitehead and Hoag. [ATTACH=full]1023588[/ATTACH] Obverse: Henry Hudson and sailors on the Halve Maen watch the hoisting of a heavy article from outside the ship. Around top, DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER BY HENRY HUDSON A.D.MDCIX; at lower left, THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY; at lower right, HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION COMM:; in exergue, HALVE MAENE; in lower corner, signed E. FUCHS Reverse: Three seated female figures representing Steam Navigation, History, and Commerce; above is a portrait of Robert Fulton. In the background are views of New York in 1807 and 1909. Below Portrait, ROBERT FULTON / 1765 1815; in exergue, FIRST USE OF STEARM NAVIGATION / ON THE HUDSON RIVER / 1807; in lower right corner, signed E.FUCHS The ANS had 100 pieces 76mm in diameter made for members. The design was adapted by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Committee as its official medal. There were 2 gold medals struck that were presented to the presidents of the ANS and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. An additional 8 were struck in virgin Alaskan gold for presentation to the heads of nations represented by warships at the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. There were a number of other sizes and compositions used for various reasons. Size Mintage Issue Price 4” Silver 1000* $10.00 4” Bronze 1205 $2.00 4” Bronze in halves 900 3” Gold 11 3” Silver 100 2-1/2” Silver 1000 $4.00 2-1/2” Bronze 2200 2” Silver 2750 2” Aluminum 30000 $0.25 1-1/2” Silver 176 1-1/2” Bronze 266 1-1/2” Silver Plated w/Ribbon 4912 1-1/4” Silver 44 1-1/4” Silver Plated Special 20200 1-1/4” Silver Plated 60000 $0.10 *342 returned to Whitehead & Hoag Many of these were made for sale as souvenirs but also for use as prizes for events held during the celebration. The 4” silver medal weighs in at 11.7 ounces and is one of my favorite pieces. The large canvas lets all of the design elements really stand out. [ATTACH=full]1023589[/ATTACH] The 2” aluminum medal is by far the easiest to acquire. They can even be occasionally found in “junk” bins for as little as a couple of dollars. These are typically found in a lesser condition. This could be because the aluminum medals weren’t handled as carefully due to them not being “precious” metal. My thought is that they also weren’t manufactured to the same standards as the others in the series. [ATTACH=full]1023591[/ATTACH] There was a total of over 120,000 medals in various medals and compositions issued making it one of the most popular commemorative medals ever made. In addition, there was an enormous number of other souvenirs and presentation pieces made. [ATTACH=full]1023593[/ATTACH] Because of this, most of these are reasonably priced. Because of the popularity of the 4” silver medals they bring a pretty substantial price when they come up for sale. The 3” silver medal was only made for the ANS and rarely coming up for sale. At this point, I have never seen one. I started my collection because of the 4" silver medal but have since added way more pieces than I have ever intended. The history by the event is pure Americana. [ATTACH=full]1023594[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1023595[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1023596[/ATTACH] Thanks for reading. Sources: Wikipedia Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014 by Scott H. Miller[/QUOTE]
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