Reference for US Medals?

Ok, ok, I'm specifically trying to find something that tells me the silver
content, if any, of various Bicentennial medals minted by the US Mint in the
70's.

For example, I have a 1975 Lexington and Concord dollar-size piece
w/paperwork. The only thing I could find via google was a seller's site
claiming it's silver, but no specifics. There are eBay listings, but I
don't see one that readily reports any details, and would I trust it if it
did?

An online reference would be ideal. It IS Thanksgiving, afterall .

Thanks in advance,

Nick

"Nick Knight" wrote in message
...
Ok, ok, I'm specifically trying to find something that tells me the silver
content, if any, of various Bicentennial medals minted by the US Mint in
the
70's.

For example, I have a 1975 Lexington and Concord dollar-size piece
w/paperwork. The only thing I could find via google was a seller's site
claiming it's silver, but no specifics. There are eBay listings, but I
don't see one that readily reports any details, and would I trust it if it
did?

An online reference would be ideal. It IS Thanksgiving, afterall .

Thanks in advance,

Nick

I have a bicentennial medallion produced by the Roger Williams Mint that
features the state of Rhode Island The numbered (1300) 5oz .999 silver
matte finish medal is 2½" diameter, in high relief, and is quite impressive.
I'm not sure if this was part of a set, but I do know that the Danbury Mint
also produced an "Official" set of 1¾" sterling silver bicentennial medals
featuring the 13 original states, the Rhode Island design being exactly like
the one I have. Otherwise, I can't help with info on official any US Mint
products. Happy Thankgiving.

Thanks for the reply.

Well, they appear to be US Mint products. Any other mint would be bragging
about the silver content .

I have 2 of these - both with Thomas Jefferson on one side with the major
theme is carried on the other side, each different. One commemorates the
Declaration of Independence, the other the Battles of Lexingtion and
Concord. Looking on eBay, some claim that there is a full troy oz of
silver, others say its 1 oz of 90%. I've found some odd references to these
medals being all Sterling Silver at .925.

One "expert" on an answer site joked that these are the US's best kept
secret, as very little information is available about them. That's too bad.
If they are close to an ounce of silver, some of them are selling WAY below
melt. Others are selling at reasonable prices. I'm not so sure what to
believe. What I don't believe is why it's so difficult to find the real
figures on these pieces!

Issues #2: US Mint 1984 Proof Commemorative silver dollars. Krause lists
these, but oddly it does not mention the composition. One site says they
are 90% silver with 0.76 oz of silver ASW each. Why wouldn't Krause say
this, since they do on most other coins?

I'm pretty sure the dollar coins are just that. The medals are still a
mystery.

Nick

In , on 11/25/2010
at 08:56 AM, "Bremick" said:

"Nick Knight" wrote in message
...
Ok, ok, I'm specifically trying to find something that tells me the silver
content, if any, of various Bicentennial medals minted by the US Mint in
the
70's.

For example, I have a 1975 Lexington and Concord dollar-size piece
w/paperwork.

I have a bicentennial medallion produced by the Roger Williams Mint that
features the state of Rhode Island The numbered (1300) 5oz .999 silver
matte finish medal is 2½" diameter, in high relief, and is quite
impressive. I'm not sure if this was part of a set, but I do know that the
Danbury Mint also produced an "Official" set of 1¾" sterling silver
bicentennial medals featuring the 13 original states, the Rhode Island
design being exactly like the one I have. Otherwise, I can't help with
info on official any US Mint products. Happy Thankgiving.


Nick

On Nov 25, 11:44*am, "Nick Knight" wrote:

Issues #2: *US Mint 1984 Proof Commemorative silver dollars. *Krause lists
these, but oddly it does not mention the composition. *One site says they
are 90% silver with 0.76 oz of silver ASW each. *Why wouldn't Krause say
this, since they do on most other coins?

I'm pretty sure the dollar coins are just that. *The medals are still a
mystery.

Nick *

Nick, AFAIK, the US Mint has ONLY issued commemorative dollars in 90%
silver. I am sure that it is just a case of oversight on the part of
K&M.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jud

In , on
11/25/2010
at 10:04 AM, Jud said:

On Nov 25, 11:44*am, "Nick Knight" wrote:

Issues #2: *US Mint 1984 Proof Commemorative silver dollars. *Krause lists
these, but oddly it does not mention the composition. *One site says they
are 90% silver with 0.76 oz of silver ASW each. *Why wouldn't Krause say
this, since they do on most other coins?

I'm pretty sure the dollar coins are just that. *The medals are still a
mystery.

Nick *

Nick, AFAIK, the US Mint has ONLY issued commemorative dollars in 90%
silver. I am sure that it is just a case of oversight on the part of K&M.

Yes, thanks, I'm now positive that is the case myself. However, there is
some indication that US MEDALS are typically, or at least sometimes,
sterling. So, while I am now super confident that the dollar coins are 0.76
oz of silver ASW, these 2 medals are still a big mystery. They aren't rare
.... they're all over eBay, with varying reports as to content. I don't
believe the popular quotes are accurate ... but how do I tell? Argh.

Happy Thanksgiving!

To you too, sir. Thanks for the reply.

Nick

In article ,
"Nick Knight" wrote:

Ok, ok, I'm specifically trying to find something that tells me the silver
content, if any, of various Bicentennial medals minted by the US Mint in the
70's.

For example, I have a 1975 Lexington and Concord dollar-size piece
w/paperwork. The only thing I could find via google was a seller's site
claiming it's silver, but no specifics. There are eBay listings, but I
don't see one that readily reports any details, and would I trust it if it
did?

An online reference would be ideal. It IS Thanksgiving, afterall .

I keep a copy of the 1977 "Coin World Almanac" in my liberry
since it lists all the official federal and state Bicentennial
medals as well as many county, city and local issues. Invaluable
resource when attributing items for sale on eBay ...

The U. S. Mint issued American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
(ARBC) medals are all 1.5 inch sterling silver medals which weigh
one troy ounce (0.925 troy ounces actual silver weight).

The medals include: The National Medal (Statue of Liberty
obverse, Great Seal reverse), the 1973 ARBC issue (Patrick Henry
and Samuel Adams obverse, Committees of Correspondence reverse),
the 1974 ARBC issue (John Adams obverse, First Continental Congress
reverse), the 1975 ARBC issue (Paul Revere obverse, Minuteman
reverse), and the 1976 ARBC issue (Thomas Jefferson obverse,
Declaration of Independence reverse).

The 1972 ARBC issue (George Washington obverse, Stamp Act
reverse) was apparently only issued in bronze ... the other
four issues were produced in both bronze and sterling sliver.

HTH.

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P. O. Box 32541 * * * * * * website: *http://www.kenbarr.com
San Jose, CA *95152 * * Coins, currency, exonumia, souvenir cards, etc.
408-272-3247 * * * *NEXT SHOW: Peninsula CC (Naperdak Hall, San Jose), Nov 11

In , on 11/25/2010
at 12:39 PM, Ken Barr said:

I keep a copy of the 1977 "Coin World Almanac" in my liberry
since it lists all the official federal and state Bicentennial medals as
well as many county, city and local issues. Invaluable resource when
attributing items for sale on eBay ...

Thank you. I'll see if I can't find one if it isn't already on a shelf
here. Doesn't sound familiar, tho.

The U. S. Mint issued American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (ARBC)
medals are all 1.5 inch sterling silver medals which weigh one troy ounce
(0.925 troy ounces actual silver weight).

The medals include: The National Medal (Statue of Liberty
obverse, Great Seal reverse), the 1973 ARBC issue (Patrick Henry and Samuel
Adams obverse, Committees of Correspondence reverse), the 1974 ARBC issue
(John Adams obverse, First Continental Congress reverse), the 1975 ARBC
issue (Paul Revere obverse, Minuteman reverse), and the 1976 ARBC issue
(Thomas Jefferson obverse, Declaration of Independence reverse).

That's what I needed to know. I thought both obverses were Jefferson, but
now I see that the '75 issue IS Paul Revere.

Thanks again for the timely and detailed info!

Nick