Quote from Pioneer on January 13, 2013, 9:38 pmThose specifically made for a particular event as opposed to some fabricated series would seem to fit
Those specifically made for a particular event as opposed to some fabricated series would seem to fit
Quote from engineer on January 14, 2013, 6:16 pmHere's one (I believe a Franklin Mint production) that I think might qualify... 1969 medal commemorating the 50th Anniv of Air Service to Catalina Island, CA... in 38mm bronze... edited by rjesinger on 1/16/2013
I don't notice an 'f' mint mark on this one. Seems like if they use a mint mark they'd use on all,although I know next to nothing about Franklin. Bill G.
Here's one (I believe a Franklin Mint production) that I think might qualify... 1969 medal commemorating the 50th Anniv of Air Service to Catalina Island, CA... in 38mm bronze... edited by rjesinger on 1/16/2013
I don't notice an 'f' mint mark on this one. Seems like if they use a mint mark they'd use on all,although I know next to nothing about Franklin. Bill G.
Quote from Pioneer on January 16, 2013, 8:10 pmI've noticed that as I look into medals made in the 1970s, I find a great many items from the Franklin Mint. Clearly, many of these items are between 33-45mm, but many do not seem to perfectly fit into my view of other criteria for a so-called dollar. Is anyone opposed to certain select medals they made commemorating certain national, local, or city events or anniversaries from being considered in the so-called hunt... ?
I've noticed that as I look into medals made in the 1970s, I find a great many items from the Franklin Mint. Clearly, many of these items are between 33-45mm, but many do not seem to perfectly fit into my view of other criteria for a so-called dollar. Is anyone opposed to certain select medals they made commemorating certain national, local, or city events or anniversaries from being considered in the so-called hunt... ?
Quote from Pioneer on January 16, 2013, 8:16 pmHere's one (I believe a Franklin Mint production) that I think might qualify... 1969 medal commemorating the 50th Anniv of Air Service to Catalina Island, CA... in 38mm bronze... edited by rjesinger on 1/16/2013
Here's one (I believe a Franklin Mint production) that I think might qualify... 1969 medal commemorating the 50th Anniv of Air Service to Catalina Island, CA... in 38mm bronze... edited by rjesinger on 1/16/2013
Quote from billycgribble on January 16, 2013, 8:51 pmI think you have little to worry about (including FM that is).
I think you have little to worry about (including FM that is).
Quote from bill on January 17, 2013, 1:41 pmThanks for the lead on that lot 1584 in the upcoming sale. That's a neat piece and similar to what I was looking for, but not exactly. The one I needed is a small box made specifically for the Lauer set. There was one in the December 2008 Weber Sale right after the sale of the HK-262 through HK-267... lot 10303 I believe. I met up with Jeff Shevlin at a coin show in Long Beach a couple of weeks ago and mentioned that I needed this box and it turns out he has one and is hooking me up with the piece! Will try to post pictures once I receive it.
Thanks for the lead on that lot 1584 in the upcoming sale. That's a neat piece and similar to what I was looking for, but not exactly. The one I needed is a small box made specifically for the Lauer set. There was one in the December 2008 Weber Sale right after the sale of the HK-262 through HK-267... lot 10303 I believe. I met up with Jeff Shevlin at a coin show in Long Beach a couple of weeks ago and mentioned that I needed this box and it turns out he has one and is hooking me up with the piece! Will try to post pictures once I receive it.
Quote from DrDarryl on September 27, 2014, 4:08 amI think that most if not all should be excluded from the book. Most of the FM products were made as collector's sets. I point out the big difference between a collector's piece and a souvenir. To me, one of the main criteria of SCD's is that they commemorate an event or the anniversary of an event. This is what separates them from other medals or tokens.
I think that most if not all should be excluded from the book. Most of the FM products were made as collector's sets. I point out the big difference between a collector's piece and a souvenir. To me, one of the main criteria of SCD's is that they commemorate an event or the anniversary of an event. This is what separates them from other medals or tokens.
Quote from Bill Walter on October 7, 2014, 8:49 am...and I wonder if this was also made by the Franklin Mint... see the tiny "f" on the bottom of the obverse? Does that mean Franklin Mint?
...and I wonder if this was also made by the Franklin Mint... see the tiny "f" on the bottom of the obverse? Does that mean Franklin Mint?
Quote from bill on October 15, 2014, 6:39 pmYes, the stylized F and M is the Franklin Mint mint mark. You should find it on all their medals.
Yes, the stylized F and M is the Franklin Mint mint mark. You should find it on all their medals.