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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BRandM, post: 1118460, member: 22729&quot;]Hi Traci, welcome to CT. According to internet sources George B. Soley purchased the steam press from the U.S. Mint when they took it out of service in 1875, but didn&#039;t invent it. Soley was a Philadelphia diesinker who took it on the road to numerous fairs and special events over the next 30 years. Apparently he cut dies to commerate the different events and sold souvenir medals struck on his press. His appearance at the opening ceremonies for the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 is documented, so your medal is legitimate. I don&#039;t know the value of it, but will look around and see if there&#039;s any recent record of one being sold. Very nice medal Traci.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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