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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.

 

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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.... :whistle:

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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.

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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.

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1940LincolnObverse_zps5cc5fb9b.jpg1940LincolnReverse_zps18ab35d3.jpg

 

1836BustHalfObverse_zps0bd9dd15.jpg1836BustHalfReverse_zpsa5620338.jpg

 

1878-S25LibertyObverse_zpsade873c6.jpg1878-S25LibertyReverse_zpsb7916135.jpg

 

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....you've been busy.....nice material. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

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A couple new ones from ATS.

 

Proofs of course.

 

1904ProofIndianNGCPR64RBObv_zps73370baa.jpg

1904ProofIndianNGCPR64RBRev_zps95534d8d.jpg

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1881ProofIndianNGCPR64RBRev_zpsfa434475.jpg

 

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.

 

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