GTG: US Mint Millard Fillmore Medal

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by The Half Dime, Jan 18, 2025.

  1. The Half Dime

    The Half Dime Arrows!

    This is the other NNC-graded medal I got from one of my local coin shops for $1.

    The question is, what is the grade? ;) 20250118_183812.jpg 20250118_183823.jpg
     
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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    My grade 67
    NNS 69
    Never seen that medal before, I really don't know the luster?
    Neat though, glad you are sharing it!
     
  4. The Half Dime

    The Half Dime Arrows!

    Believe it or not, I had never seen this medal either! It was slabbed and something new, which is exactly why I wanted to share it. ;)

    These medals, for me, are something I am very unfamiliar with, but if I buy them in token lots, I can always study them for a few minutes.
     
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  5. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    This is a reduced sized version of the Millard Fillmore Indian peace medal. It is modern creation that the mint once sold for $1 each with an eye toward young collectors. Like it is with everything else “mint,” the price is higher.

    I’ll post a picture of the 19th century version of this piece tomorrow.
     
  6. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Right on!
     
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Far out, Groovy man! beavisbutthead.gif
     
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  8. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    What should I have responded in a different way?
    Just messing with ya Sal.
    I would like to see the original dies.
    You crack me up!
     
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  9. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    I have two of these medals, one weighs significantly more than the other:

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    President Millard Fillmore Medal - Light
    Bronze, 33 mm, 16.98 gm

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    President Millard Fillmore Medal - Heavy
    Bronze, 33 mm, 19.60 gm

    :)
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2025
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    That’s a new one on me. I like it and I’ll guess MS-66.
     
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  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Ditto
     
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  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

  13. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    NNC 70
    ME 67
     
  14. The Half Dime

    The Half Dime Arrows!

    Here is the slab.

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  15. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Here is the 19th century version of the Millard Fillmore Indian Peace medal. This piece has a diameter of 76 mm (about 3 inches), and is listed in Julian as IP-30

    Filmore IP-30 a All.jpg

    Fillmore was not a popular president. The Fugitive Slave Law, which was part of the Compromise of 1850, did not help his reputation. Therefore the 19th century mintage was 12 pieces. An undisclosed number were made in the 20th century with the modern "yellow bronze" finish.

    I paid $750 for this one, but these medals have become more popular. The last time I tried to buy one of the series in a Heritage auction, I got run out of the building. My bid was not even close.
     
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  16. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    So NNC missed also with the date of the medal.
     
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