The area of numismatics that includes medals and tokens is known as exonumia. Medals and tokens are generally metallic in nature, resemble coins but have not been monetized by an issuing authority. However, they can have exchange value when issued by a merchant that will allow a certain trade-in value toward the purchase of goods at a given business. Medals and tokens were also used as a form of payment for migrant workers and miners as a way of insuring that they would be spent at the “company store,” thus insuring a monopoly on the pricing of goods sold. Historically, medals and medallic issues have also been used to acknowledge military acts of bravery, participation in military campaigns and honorable service. Medals were also struck to commemorate political events and historic events. At Black Mountain Coins we offer over 1,000 items of exonumia for your enjoyment.
This neat dollar-sized pocket piece was issued in 1970 and bears the inscription “REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM” on one side and “I WAS THERE” on the other. Would make a great gift for any Vietnam veteran. I have been able to acquire a few of these neat pieces and am offering them on my website.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68.5mm. 140.7g.
This Silver medal has been struck by the Royal Mint to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. It has been produced from reductions of the original Waterloo medal dies that were engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci between 1819 and 1849. This Waterloo Medal has been struck in sterling (.925) silver by craftsmen of the Royal Mint. It has a diameter of 63 millimeters and an issue limit of only 2,500. This medal has simply the most marvelous toning that one can find in any coin or medal. It was already a spectacular piece but the 100% natural toning makes this medal truly astounding! It comes with the leather presentation case issued by the Royal Mint and it’s identifying Certificate of Authenticity.
Scottish Communion Token. Cresswell-425 / Burzinski-482.
Scottish Communion Token. Cresswell-2955 / Burzinski-3349.
Hard Times # 155 ranked R1. This variety of R&W Robinson token shows the A pointing to the Y on the reverse and the Date distant from buttons.
Obverse Lettering: WILLIAM III ASCENDED THE BRITTISH THRONE JUNE 26 1830 IN THE 65 YEAR OF HIS AGE; Reverse Lettering: DIED JUNE 20 1837
Hard Times # 50 ranked Rarity-2 displaying Scovill’s recut berries and stems.
United States – Feuchtwanger Composition – One Cent – 1837 – NGC XF40
This is an authentic Hard Times token from 1841 in very fine condition.
Scottish Communion Token. Burzinski Plate Specimen. Cresswell-1519 / Burzinski-1735.
Scottish Communion Token. Burzinski Plate Specimen. Cresswell-2332 / Burzinski-2626.
This is an authentic U.S. merchant token from the 1850s
Scottish Communion Token. Burzinski Plate Specimen. Cresswell-291 / Burzinski 335.
This is an authentic U.S. merchant token from the 1850s
Plain Edge R3 370J-1b. A very early Civil War Token dated 1862
Union Patriotic Civil War Token in beautiful uncirculated condition.
Union Patriotic Civil War Token in About Uncirculated condition.
Union Patriotic Civil War Token in beautiful uncirculated condition.
This New York Civil War Store Card has been identified as Fuld# 630M.
This Patriotic Union Civil War Token has been identified as Fuld# 224/325.
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