Let's see your exonumia!

Thought I would post some real "oldies" that were the first pieces that I acquired which fueled my descent into the Exonumia Rabbit Hole . . . .

Z

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I think your Bradley University Medal came from Galllery Mint Museum
There is an email me link on this page. Maybe they will answer you.

http://gmmannualmedals.cdbpdx.com/

Found this with insert in flip

 

It was really a quiz more than a request for information.

Purchased directly from Landis Studios.

Z

Here is a bit more information on its creation.

 

And now that you've opened . . . .

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Great batch there.
What's your sign?
The Capricorn medal is neat. A Sea Goat!

 

The Two Civil War Theme So-called Half Dollars
by Robert McNamara

1961 Civil War
Ft Sumter
Heraldic Art Medal





The Union garrison formally surrendered the fort to Confederate personnel on April 13 1861.
No one from either side was killed during the bombardment.
The Union agreed to evacuate the fort.

During a 100-gun salute to the U.S. flag, which was a condition for withdrawal, a pile of cartridges blew up from a spark.
Privates Daniel Hough and Edward Galloway were killed, and four members of the gun crew were wounded.
These were the first military fatalities of the war.
It is estimated 2% of the population of our country at the time of The Civil War, (about 620,000 men) lost their lives in the line of duty.




1965 Civil War
Heraldic Art Medal
Appomottox





On 9th April, 1865, General Robert E. Lee, Commander of the Confederate Army of North Virginia, surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, the leader of the Union Army, at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.

 

Another DaVinci
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia49651.html

 

That writing on the reverse is "reversed" itself.
I've seen one before and I believe it translates to "Turn with Vigor"

 

1865 dated Mexico Wedding Coin





This is most likely, one of 13 coins used in a Wedding Ceremony.
It is probably far more recent than 1865.
A very tiny token used in Mexican wedding tradition.
Very well may be 8 ct gold but is only .351 inches in diameter.

The custom of the giving of wedding coins originated in Spain.
Thirteen gold coins are given to the bride by the bridegroom, signifying his willingness to support her.
This represents the brides dowry and holds good wishes for prosperity.

 

The interesting thing about those Capricorn medals is that they both have an Aries reverse. Those two are astrological "mules" . . . .

Here is what the reverse looks like for all three.

Z

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1933 Century Of Progress International Exposition
Chicago - HK-463 - Official Medal





These "Official Medals" were struck in the Mint Exhibit on grounds and was designed by Emil Robert Zettler, sculptor and head of the Industrial Art Section of Chicago's Art Institute. He obtained a design patent D90,162 for this design June 20, 1933.
Dies were produced by Medallic Art Co. in New York City, but contract to strike the medals was awarded to Crowe, a metalworking firm in Chicago.

Issued in 2 3/4 in., 2 1/4 in., and 1 1/2 in. sizes; only last qualifies for listing here.
This is the smallest at 1 1/2 inches.
Two larger sizes were struck for both years, second year's issue bearing "1934 edition" on reverse, but 1 1/2 in. medal is known only in 1933 issue.

On obverse, male figure is symbol of energy and action; represents intellectual arch between man's resources and man's work; words "Research" and "Industry" Fair's Theme.
On the reverse, a relief map of the Exposition grounds and lake, above is directional N arrow for North.

 

1933 Century Of Progress
Good Luck Brass Medal
32mm




A friend sent me two of these GOOD LUCK medals.
I have found they are also found with a date of 1934 on the obverse.

The duplicate went with me to a coin club meeting. I was given permission to pay it forward from my generous friend.
I gave it to a young numismatist of 7 or 8 years old.
His "show and tell" presentations are always a kick. The kid will be a future star in the numismatic world someday.
I nicknamed him "Poindexter".

 

1933 INDIAN HEAD DOLLAR
HK-470
Chicago Worlds Fair







I have this 1933 International Exposition Chicago 11 Ticket Stub Booklet



This would have a smaller portion for each stub attached by perforation to the right side but they were all used for admission.
It makes for a neat souvenir and is exactly what it is intended to be.



I really like the artwork on the tickets.

 

1970 Maine Sesquicentennial Bronze Medal
Medallic Art Co
1.5 inches in diameter





I have been there but it is a huge state. I only went along the coast and saw the lighthouses, sailboats, lobster traps and lobster and fishing boats. Ate lobster in a restaurant and it was good but cost as much as anywhere else.
Nice place from what I saw, but if it is 6 degrees here in January, I'd hate to know what it is like in the middle of the wilderness in Maine right now.
What I really liked about this medal was the eagle flying and the Indian on the cliff of the lake.

 

I don't know what that is Paddy but it would look nice here with a double clip.
Could it be deep fried lobster and tartar sauce?

 

1898 Admiral Dewey's Victory Medal
Surrender of Manila
Bronze 35 mm




Battle of Manila Bay
Admiral George Dewey and the U.S.S. Olympia of the "Great White Fleet"
On April 27, 1898, he sailed out from China aboard the USS Olympia with orders to attack the Spanish at Manila Bay. He stopped at the mouth of the bay late the night of April 30, and the following morning he gave the order to attack at first light, by saying the now famous words "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley." Within six hours, on May 1, he had sunk or captured the entire Spanish Pacific fleet under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón and silenced the shore batteries at Manila, with the loss of only one life on the American side.

Dewey was promoted to rear admiral in May 1898, and full admiral the following year. Returning to the United States in 1899, he received a hero's welcome. New York City's September 1899 welcome-home celebration for Dewey was a two-day parade. Many ribbons, posters, postcards, buttons, souvenir plates, spoons, glassware and medals commemorated this man and his ship.



1898 Admiral Dewey's Flagship Olympia
Souvenir Medal
Bronze 31 mm





I have a little bit of doubt this medal dates to 1898. Simply because of it being made from the propeller in that year would be unlikely. The USS Olympia did not return to the United States until she arrived in Boston on October 10th 1899.

My
1954 Topps Scoop Card
No 83





and
1954 Bowman Navy Victories
No 23

 

True "Exonumia" . . . . .

Z

 

1899 Dewey Maine Looped Medal
28 mm





One of the more scarce Admiral Dewey medals you'll find and in above average condition. These are called "Parade Medals" and hung from a US flag bowtie shaped pin. I do not have the pin but I add the image here of one.
In March 1899, by an act of Congress, Dewey was elevated to the rank of Admiral of the Navy. In late September 1899, Dewey's flagship USS Olympia reached the coast of the United States. Dewey led a victory parade in New York City on September 30, 1899. He also participated in celebrations in Washington, D.C., and Montpelier, Vermont.
Medals like this and celluloid pinback buttons were worn by spectators at these parades and for other patriotic reasons by Americans of the time.

The USS Maine, an armored cruiser, was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor in February 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–American War in April.
American newspapers claimed that the Spanish were responsible for the ship's destruction.
The phrase "Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!" became a rallying cry for action. Although the Maine explosion was not a direct cause, it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events leading up to the Spanish American War.

1954 Topps Scoop
No 4