Let's see your exonumia!

Like you, Bruce, I've periodically searched, trying different avenues in making attempts to attribute this O & G issue but to no avail. I once pondered that the three stars might represent Tennessee, but the TN State flag, bearing three stars, came along much later. I'm most inclined to suspect that it's an early Philadelphia issuer. Many of the host coins tend to be in high grade, and Philly had ever so many c/s issuers, as you know. Let's keep plugging along on this one, partner!

 

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I never give up on the issues that interest me, Bill. I always classified these research projects as a "10YR" meaning a ten year effort might be required. Unfortunately, this one goes beyond that without resolution. Someday....

Here's a pic of my example. I think I've had it for about 20 years or so.

Bruce

 

That's a sharp specimen, Bruce, despite the incomplete ring. The host coin is above average, too. Just for the heck of it, today, I checked out the "O" listings in the 1835-39 Philly directories. I was unable to spot any business listings for names beginning with O & G. A shot in the dark it was.

 

Reverse is the same double eagle as the Franklin above

 

I've done the same exact thing, Bill. Some years ago I searched several runs of east coast directories, but had no luck. The only one I found was a billiard table manufacturer, but their logo was completely different.

Bruce

 

He probably had the worse last name pronunciation that a coin dealer could have. But that's what makes it so cool! Plus it's in great condition.

 

You're right, longnine, I hadn't thought about that. By being in business as long as he was, he apparently had no problem with it.

Speaking of odd names, years ago there was a bike and ski shop not too far from where I lived named "Failure." The owner was told by his father that he would always be a failure in life, so he opened his store and named it that. Now that's in-your-face! I love it.

Bruce

 

Reverse is the same double eagle as the Franklin above

 

Lynard Skynyrd was named after the band's high school gym teacher because he hated long hair and rock & roll.

 

Reverse is the same double eagle as the Franklin above, along with a wording change for the number of year anniversary

 

This arrive today, wow is it impressive in hand.

 

Got lucky on eBay last week and snagged this I.B.B. / ST. LOUIS / MO c/s on an 1839-O dime. Isaac B. Burbbayge worked between 1839-59 as an "intelligence officer." He was also a slave dealer, real estate dealer and broker for folks heading west. The latest dated coin with his mark is 1853, and fewer than twenty specimens have been recorded.

Here's the coin, along with one of Isaac's advertisements from a NY newspaper:

 

Reverse is the same double eagle as the Franklin above, along with a wording change for the number of year anniversary

 

Reverse is the same double eagle as the Franklin above, along with a wording change for the number of year anniversary

 

Tercentenary of the Foundation of Birmingham Grammar School, 1852, BHM # 2502, 58mm by P. Hollins, manufactured by Messrs. Allen & Moore. This example in frosted silver was encased and inscribed on the edge -Presented by the Governors to the Revd. E.H. Gifford, M.A., Head Master, April mdccclii.

 

I was wondering if there is any medal collecting discussion sites? Historical or artist's medals?