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.
Washington – Small Military Bust – Plain Edge – 1783 – PCGS AU 50
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.
The official Chinese Jubilee collection: 50 Years of the World Wildlife Fund. The People’s Bank of China commemorates this anniversary with this exclusive set: 2 coins + 1 medal in pure .999 silver!
United States – Feuchtwanger Composition – One Cent – 1837 – NGC XF40
Italy – Composer Gaspare Spontini Bronze Portrait Medal – With Presentation Case – 1829 – XF+ A very fine original portrait medal of the celebrated composer of La Vestale. 51.5 mm, the edge 7 mm. Recto featuring a raised portrait bust and the text: “SPONTINIO EQUITI CLARO PRIMO MUSICI AGONIS SUI DIRECTORI / HAL. SAXON. D.X – SEPT. MDCCCXXIX” and signed “C. LOOS DIR.” The verso with a laurel wreath and the text around the border: “LYRICAE TRAGOEDIAE PRINCIPI GERMANIA MERITORUM CULTRIX,” with inside the wreath: “VESTALIS / CORTES / OLYMPIA / NURMAHAL / ALCIDOR / AGNES STAUF / MILTON / CET.” Andorfer & Epstein 288. Comes as shown in an antique presentation case.
It comes as issued by the Franklin Mint in 1976 with all of the accompanying paperwork.
Great Britain – Queen Victoria – Jubilee – 1897 – Bronze & Silver – 2 Medal Set – Wonderful Set of 2 Medals to commemorate the Jubilee Celebration signifying 60 Years as reigning Queen for Victoria. Medal by G.W. De Saulles adapted from T. Brock and W. Wyon. Bronze medal is 56 mm and Silver medal is 26 mm.
This beautiful plate was struck from 8.385 ounces of Sterling silver, then gold-plated with 24 carat gold. It comes as issued by the Franklin Mint in 1975 with all of the accompanying paperwork.
This beautiful plate was struck from 8.385 ounces of Sterling silver, then gold-plated with 24 carat gold. It comes as issued by the Franklin Mint in 1973 with all of the accompanying paperwork.
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.
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