brg5658 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I found a restrike of the Libertas Americana medal, minted in 1983 at the Paris Mint. It is 78-79mm diameter, 5mm thick, and weighs in at around a half-pound. I can't find much more information regarding mintage, etc. but I will keep looking. It is made of Bronze, and is by far the largest medal I own now. Notice that the obverse differs from the original medal with a modified date legend of "1783 3 SEPT. 1983". This medal was specifically struck to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The reverse bears the "4 JUIL. 1776" date in exergue, which on the original medal was beneath Miss Liberty on the obverse. I found these "modifications" to be quite interesting. I'm also adding a "size comparison" picture so you can see how big this is compared to a Lincoln Cent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycat10 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice Brandon, look at the size of that thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLive1972 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice medal!! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice medal! Big!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice medal!! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice medal...it seems it can also be used as a weapon as well. jom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkman123 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Dang, thats massive. Send it to NGC, I think they can slab it as they slab Kilo silver coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkerfan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice Medal!!! I like the high relief graphics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brg5658 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Dang, thats massive. Send it to NGC, I think they can slab it as they slab Kilo silver coins I'm pretty sure they would slab it. With a medal this size, I may have it put in plastic for the protection alone. Given that it weighs in at around 8 oz., if you drop this sucker it will definitely leave a rim ding. I'm a klutz sometimes...so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycat10 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 NGC MS-63 1883-CC GSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLive1972 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice one JC (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkerfan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 NGC MS-63 1883-CC GSA Nice color for a GSA! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice looking Libertas restrike and CC GSA guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCcoins Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nice local coin pickup for a little over melt. And aquired this beautry from Larry, big thanks! The reverse is truely nuclear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkp Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nice acquisition . Keen eye! Should definitely get it graded and evaluated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycat10 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nice acquisition . Keen eye! Should definitely get it graded and evaluated. Are you referring to the Kennedy? While attractive, it is nowhere near the grade or eye-appeal to justify the grading costs. That one needs to be enjoyed in hand in a 2x2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganguru Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grip Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Newp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Purdy GSA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycat10 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Purdy GSA! Thanks buddy. Next, I am going after that 1886 ROYGBIV in your inventory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Nice morgans. Love that dmpl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLive1972 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Purdy GSA! Thanks buddy. Next, I am going after that 1886 ROYGBIV in your inventory! I saw it in hand, and it's definitely a pretty coin . The spectrum is amazing. I was going to pull the trigger on it myself. Edited February 16, 2013 by BLive1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwaine Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 ....you've been busy.....nice material. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Very nice additions everyone. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIM F. Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) A couple new ones from ATS. Proofs of course. Thanks for looking. Received today. In hand they look MUCH nicer than the photos provided by the seller. Here's the best I can do with my pics. Any scratches you see are on the holders. Edited February 17, 2013 by jimbucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nk1nk Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector2012-migration Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I picked this up last week. AU53 1838 Classic Head l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigoAmador-migration Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Those are some pretty coins. I'm so jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Pueblo Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 First gem Washington More lustrous in hand, OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
