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.
The Fuld catalogue of Patriotic Civil War Tokens is the most authoritative and indispensable reference guide to Civil War Tokens.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
Good for admission to the Centennial International Exposition held in Philadelphia in 1876.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
This 76mm, 7 Troy ounce bronze medal depicts Herbert Hoover in right-facing profile.
Good for admission to the Centennial International Exposition held in Philadelphia in 1876.
China – Brazilian Morpho Colored Butterfly Medallion – Proof – 2009 – Series II – The first set of four butterfly medallions was issued by the People’s Republic of China in 2005 and can be found on our website. This set was issued recently and would make a great gift for any collector of lepidoptera or world coins. I was not able to identify the species involved, but one of our clients, Mark Schmidt, was able to provide identification as the Brazilian Morpho (Morpho Aega).
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