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).
China – “88” 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 “88”Butterfly (Diaethria clymena).
China – Border Collie – Medalic Issue – 2006 – Gold Plated – Proof
This New York Civil War Store Card has been identified as Fuld# 890E/9b.
This medal was issued in 1963 following the assassination of president John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. The medal was struck from bronze and has a 38.6 millimeter diameter.
This medal was struck from 26 grams of .999 fine silver and is individually numbered. It was issued in 1963 following the assassination of president John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. The medal has a 38.6 millimeter diameter.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
This 77mm, 7 Troy ounce bronze medal depicts Warren G. Harding in left-facing profile.
This 77mm, 6.9 Troy ounce bronze medal depicts Millard Fillmore in right-facing profile.
US Mint – Dwight D. Eisenhower – Presidential Medal – 1953 – Bronze – 77 mm
Franklin Mint – History of the US – US Deepens Role in Vietnam – 1965 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – U.S. involvement in Vietnam war grows during 1965 – Jan 4 – A “Great Society” promised by President Johnson – Mar 21-24 – Voting rights march, Selma, Alabama – Aug 12-17 – Riot of Blacks in Watts area, Los Angeles – Nov 9-10 – Massive electrical power failure blacks out northeastern U.S.
Franklin Mint – History of US – Sit-down Stikes Sweep the Nation – 1937 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – There were 4,470 recorded strikes during 1937, mostly of sit-down variety – Feb 5-July 22 – President Roosevelt fails to “pack” the Supreme Court – May 6 – German dirigible Hindenburg explodes at Lakehurst, NJ – July – Disappearance of Amerial Earhart during Pacific flight.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Columbian Exposition – 1893 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Apr 21 – Drop in U.S. gold reserves below $100 million leads to financial panic – May 1-Oct 30 – World’s Columbian Exposition acclaims the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Cristopher Columbus – Sept 16 – The Cherokee Strip opened to settlement.
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