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.
GUSTAV NOSKE (KIENAST-253). Social Democratic Minister of Defense from 1919-1920. Brutally attacked the left-wing in Germany. Goetz commemorates the reestablishment of the Reichswehr following the Versailles Treaty. Obverse: “We remain 3 (true).” Reverse: “Get all into the Reichswehr.”
USA – Civil War Token – LINCOLN – 1864 XF – OK – Brass Plain Edge R4 Fuld 127 248
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68mm. 140.2g.
France – Exposition Francaise a Moscow – 64mm Bronze Medal – 1891 – Louis-Oscar Roty – Exposition Francaise, Moscow, Bronze Medal, 1891, designed and signed by Louis-Oscar Roty, renowned French medalist (1846-1911) who at one time worked for Tiffany & Company in New York. In addition to his many medallic offerings, he also designed the “Semeuse” image – the woman sowing seeds – that used to appear on most French silver coins. The obverse depicts a seated female figure representing Moscow welcoming La France. The reverse shows two shields, the one on the left with the Russian coat-of-arms and the shield on the right with the French national emblem. The medal is 64 millimeters in diameter, weighs 104 grams and is in Extremely Fine condition.
USA – Civil War Token – GEO GAGE GROCER – 1863 XF – Buffalo NY – Reeded Edge R2 1051-3a
2 Silver Medals Honoring The Bremen’s East/West Transatlantic Flight Of 1928. One medal shows the three aviators who made the trip; Köhl, Fitzmaurice, and von Hünefeld. The other medal curiously shows only the Köhl and von Hünefeld. Comes with presentation case and certificate of authenticity.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68mm. 142g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 68.5mm. 140.7g.
Absolutely gorgeous set of Chinese Lunar Series medals, all housed in a quality wood presentation case.
The medal was engraved by Pieroni da Lucca F., a famous Italian medalist of the time. It has a 42.44 millimeter diameter and weighs 31 grams.
Mochar was a renowned poet, novelist, journalist and politician. 50mm. 55.8g.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 57.5mm. 92.4g.
Over the years I have handled many Chinese Lunar Series pieces, but these are among the nicest I have ever seen. You can purchase this 12 piece set at a significant savings over the prices of the individual pieces.
This is an authentic Union Civil War one cent token from 1863. And it is appraised as being in extra-fine condition.
Struck at the Paris Mint. 50mm. 54.4g.
This is an authentic Union Civil War one cent token from 1863. And it is appraised as being in extra-fine condition.
This authentic Civil War Store Card Token is identified as OH-165-EL-1a, and reverse die 1007.
Scottish Communion Token. Burzinski Plate Specimen. Cresswell-1886 / Burzinski-2138.
Scottish Communion Token. Burzinski Plate Specimen. Cresswell-2332 / Burzinski-2626.
61mm. 85.25g. By Josuë Dupon, Fonson Frères & Albert. 60mm. 88.2g.
I grade the medal to be in About Uncirculated condition, just showing some signs of cabinet friction.
The plaquette measures 26 by 51 millimeters and is in Extremely Fine condition.
USA – Civil War Token – Robinson Groceries – 1863 – XF – Shows Red – Reeded Edge – MI610-3a – R-7
Germany – Regensburg Cathedral Medal – Perspective Views – Exemplary Detail – Cleaned
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