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John Wayne Congressional Gold Medal (1980) : A Collector’s Guide
The United States Congress awarded American actor John Wayne a Congressional Gold Medal in 1979, but the medal wasn’t completed until after his death....
American Numismatic Association Centennial Medal (1991) : A Collector’s Guide
The American Numismatic Association Centennial Medal was issued in 1991 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The medal's obverse was...
Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal (1862) – A Collector’s Guide
The Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace medal was designed by engraver by Salathiel Ellis Julian and is cataloged as Julian IP-39. As struck in silver, the...
Naufraga Reperta: Shipwreck Medals in the 17th Century
By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ...... As long as there have been shipwrecks, there have been attempts to salvage the cargo...
The Medal Maker (Film) : See Laura Gardin Fraser at Work
* * * Originally produced in 1929 by the Medallic Art Company, The Medal Maker documents the creation of the prestigious Medal of Honor for...
A Plain System, Void of Pomp : Hard Times Token Inscription
“A Plain System, Void of Pomp” is an inscription found on an 1834-dated Hard Times Token. It satirizes the seventh president Andrew Jackson and...
Padre Junipero Serra 250th Anniversary Medal (1963) : A Collector’s Guide
Authorized by an Act of Congress and designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, the Padre Junipero Serra 250th Anniversary Medal was struck...
Aaron White Calendar Medal : A Collector’s Guide
The Aaron White Calendar Medal is a brass calendar medal issued by Aaron White, a New Boston, Connecticut attorney and "hard money" advocate. The obverse...
1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Coins and Medals Struck by the U.S. Mint
By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ...... In part four of this series, we arrive at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, for which...
U.S. Marines Bronze Medal on Sale December 14
The U.S. Marines Bronze Medal, part of the Armed Forces Medals Program, will be available for direct purchase from the United States Mint starting...