61mm. 85.25g. By Josuë Dupon, Fonson Frères & Albert. 60mm. 88.2g.
US Mint – Congressional Bronze Medal – Canadian Ambassador Kenneth Taylor – 1980 – 75 millimeters – Mint Box — The original hero after whom the latest Hollywood blockbuster, ARGO, was conceived, Canadian Ambassador Kenneth D Taylor gave sanctuary to six American diplomats who were not in the US Embassy on the day of the takeover by the Iranian students on November 4, 1979 in Tehran. By November 10, three of the diplomats and two of their wives had made their way to the Canadian Embassy. A few weeks later, they were joined by another who had been sleeping on the floor of the Swedish Embassy. Faced with the daunting task of hiding the Americans, Ambassador Kenneth Taylor decided to smuggle them out of Iran on Canadian passports. Canada’s Parliament convened its first secret session since World War II to give permission to issue Canadian passports for the six Americans. The CIA prepared a set of forged Iranian Visas to go with the passports. Disguises and cover stories were invented for a series of scenarios. They eventually used the Hollywood advance crew who were scouting locations for a movie. On January 27, 1980, the American diplomats, now traveling on Canadian passports, boarded a flight for Zurich, Switzerland, leaving from Tehran. The Canadian embassy staff also left and closed the Embassy. The six rescued Americans were: Robert Anders, 34 – Consular Officer, Mark J. Lijek, 29 – Consular Officer, Cora A. Lijek, 25 – Consular Assistant, Henry L. Schatz, 31 – Agriculture Attache, Joseph D. Stafford, 29 – Consular Officer, Kathleen F. Stafford, 28 – Consular Assistant. Ambassador Kenneth D Taylor was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, approved on March 6, 1980. This Bronze Medal was struck on the authority of Congress by the US Mint after the same design.
Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
DAR – Great Women of the American Revolution – Mercy Otis Warren – Pewter Medallion – A remarkable woman of powerful intellect, her patriotic writings inspired revolutionary leaders. She was probably the most influential woman of her era. Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
DAR – Great Women of the American Revolution – Mary Videau – Pewter Medallion – After being held as a rebel spy aboard a British prison ship in Charleston harbor, she planned and executed a daring escape along with several other patriots. Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
DAR – Great Women of the American Revolution – Eliza Lucas Pinckney – Pewter Medallion – She cultivated new crops and supervised seven plantations in South Carolina. Later, her two sons served with great distinction during the Revolution. Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
DAR – Great Women of the American Revolution – Meliscent Barrett – Pewter Medallion – Although she was only 15, she supervised a group of women and young girls who made all the cartridges used by patriots at the Battle of Concord. Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
Originally commissioned in 1974 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and issued by the Franklin Mint by subscription, less than 1,000 examples of this beautiful high-relief medallic piece were issued. This medal was struck from 43 grams of fine pewter and has a 45 millimeter diameter.
The Medal and Banknote come accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity which displays a copy of the original painting by John Trumbull entitled “Declaration of Independence” which is exhibited in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. and is the template for the design of the back of the 2 Dollar Bill. The reverse of the Certificate of Authenticity also displays the name of the signer, to which colony he was a delegate and his signature as it appears on the nation’s founding document.
The Medal and Banknote come accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity which displays a copy of the original painting by John Trumbull entitled “Declaration of Independence” which is exhibited in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. and is the template for the design of the back of the 2 Dollar Bill. The reverse of the Certificate of Authenticity also displays the name of the signer, to which colony he was a delegate and his signature as it appears on the nation’s founding document.
Medallic Art Company – Founding Fathers – South Carolina – Thomas Lynch, Jr. – 32 mm High Relief Bronze Medal – with $2 Bill & COA – This beautiful high relief medal was struck by the Medallic Art Company, one of the nation’s premier private mints, from approximately 22 grams of pure bronze. The medal has a diameter of 32 millimeters and was part of the Founding Fathers series of medals issued by the mint. This piece depicts Thomas Lynch, Jr. from South Carolina, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 and is accompanied by a Crisp Uncirculated Bicentennial Two Dollar banknote that depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the back, as shown in the images. The Medal and Banknote come accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity which displays a copy of the original painting by John Trumbull entitled “Declaration of Independence” which is exhibited in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. and is the template for the design of the back of the 2 Dollar Bill. The reverse of the Certificate of Authenticity also displays the name of the signer, of which colony he was a delegate and his signature as it appears on the nation’s founding document.
Franklin Mint – 500th Anniversary of Birth of Balboa – American Geographical Society of NY – 1975
Franklin Mint – History of the US – 1st Great Depression – 1837 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Feb 8 – Vice President elected by Senate – May 3 – Texas independence recognized by the United States – Mar 4 – Martin Van Buren inagurated President – Spring – Panic of 1837 begins – Oct 12 – Congress authorizes issue of Treasury notes.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – 1st Passenger Train – 1830 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Jan 19-27 – Daniel Wbster and Robert Y. Hayne debate in Senate on the nature of the Union – May 28 – Indian Removal Act signed – Dec 25 – Steam locomotive, the “Best Friend of Charleston.” transports the first regularly scheduled passenger train for the South Carolina Canal and Railroad.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – 1st Use of Photography – 1839 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Feb-Mar – Maine and Canada involved in border dispute – Fall – Daguerreotype photography introduced to America – Nov 13 – Anti-Slavery Liberty Party enters politics – Dec 4-7 – Whig convention nominates William Henry Harrison for President.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – 2nd Bank of the US – 1816 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Apr 10 – Second Bank of the United States chartered – Apr 27 – Tariff of 1816 continues wartime duties – May 11 – American Bible Society organized – Dec 23 – Adoption of Constitution by American Colonization Society.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Admiral Dewey Returns – 1899 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Feb 4 – Armed insurrection begins in Philippines under Emilio Aguinaldo – July 29 – U.S. delegates at the first Hague Conference sign convention for peaceful adjustment of international differences – Fall – Great homecoming honors Admiral Dewey, hero of Manila Bay.
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