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Franklin Mint

Those specifically made for a particular event as opposed to some fabricated series would seem to fit

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.

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... ?

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 think you have little to worry about (including FM that is).

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.

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.

...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?

Yes, the stylized F and M is the Franklin Mint mint mark. You should find it on all their medals.