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obverse (Obv. #1). There is a third variety which was unknown
to Zerbe (perhaps because it was not yet issued.) This variety
combines the signed reverse die with an obverse die which is also
signed (Var. 3). Incused above the right shoulder is, MORGAN/
1922. Offered here is an example of Variety #1 with the name
MORGAN in very small letters near the edge to the right of the
branch of laurel leaves at the bottom. (E)
1005. HARDING MEMORIAL MEDAL.
FH-128. 76.3mm. Bronze.
George Morgan, Sc. Unc. Housed in a period purple plush U.S.
Mint presentation case which often accompanies the early strikes
of this medal. Obv: WARREN G. HARDING to either side
of his bust facing left. MORGAN/1922 signed above his
shoulder at right. The reverse bears a standing mourning
figure at left. Inscribed at right: INAUGURATED/
PRESIDENT OF THE/. UNITED STATES/ MAR. 4, 1921
DIED/ AUG. 2/ 1923.
There are five reverse die varieties known to us which are
distinguished by the design in the exergue. Each of these has a
row of 9 swastika designs running across from left to right. Below
this line on Variety #1 there is what appears to be “either the letter
“B” or the numeral “8” to either side of MORGAN. One variety #2
there is a single small raised circle to either side of MORGAN.
On variety #3, there are two small raised circles to either side
of MORGAN. On Variety #4, there are three tiny raised circles
to either side of MORGAN and on Variety #5, there are five tiny
raised circles to either side of MORGAN . The medal offered here
is an example of variety #2. It is the first we have handled. (D)
1006. CALVIN COOLIDGE FIRST TERM MINT MEDAL.
Unlisted
in FH. 76mm. Bronze. George Morgan, Sc. AU. Obv: Bust of
Coolidge right, his name around. Rx: Standing, rayed female
figure holding plaque inscribed: CONSTITUTION/ LAW-ORDER,
flanked by children to either side helping her support the plaque.
Legend: INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES AVG. 3, 1923.
This is the first term medal issued shortly after Coolidge succeeded
to the Presidency after Harding’s death. It was struck for only
a short period of time before it was replaced with a medal of a
different design and with the inaugural date of his second term.
(D)
1007. CALVIN COOLIDGE MINIATURE, 1924.
33.8mm. Bronze.
George Morgan Sc. Choice Unc. Obverse CALVIN COOLIDGE
to either side of his bust to the right. Reverse: UNITED STATES
MINT PHILADELPHIA around defiant eagle to the left perched
atop a US shield. 1924 date in left field. This piece is considerably
scarcer than the small size Coolidge of 1928 which carries a bust
by Sinnock. (D)
1008. LYNDON B. JOHNSON FIRST TERM MEDAL.
FH 136. 76.4mm.
Bronze Gilroy Roberts, Sc. Uncirculated. Obverse bust of LBJ
to the left, his name around. The reverse bears the Presidential
eagle at center surrounded by a circle of 50 stars. NOVEMBER
22, 1963 below the eagle. The upper legend reads; PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. Below is an LBJ quotation: WE WILL
SERVE ALL OF THE NATIONS/ A UNITED PEOPLE WITH A
UNITED PURPOSE. Issued for only a few short years before it
was replaced by a second term medal by Frank Gasparro. (C)
1009. RONALD REAGAN.
76mm. Bronze. Elizabeth Jones, Sc.
Unc. Obv: RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES around a profile bust to the right. Rx: “LET US RENEW/
OUR FAITH AND OUR/ HOPE THAT WE HAVE EVERY/ RIGHT
TO DREAM/ HEROIC DREAMS/ INAUGURATED/ JANUARY 20,
1981 above a bird’s eye view of Yosemite National Park. Lot of
3, each in its original US Mint box. (C)
MILITARY MEDALS
1010. U.S. ARMY BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1975.
FH 429.
76mm.
Bronze. Matthew Peloso (Obv.) & Philip E. Fowler (Rev.), Sc.
(U.S. Mint). Uncirculated. Obverse: UNITED STATES ARMY/
1775/ 1975 above a depiction of soldier of the 1770s and one
of the modern era. The reverse design consists of the interior
portion of the Department of the Army plaque design, based on the
Department of the Army seal that has been in continuous use since
the 1770s. (B-C)
NAVAL MEDALS
1011. GREAT WHITE FLEET WORLD CRUISE, 1907.
FH-532;
Fuld
RO 1907.1. 61 x 80mm, with rounded top. Bronze. Charles
Barber (Obv.) and George Morgan (Rev.) Unc. Obv: Bust of
President Roosevelt to the left his name and title to either side.
Rx: Columbia standing beneath a flag which is hoisted by a
cupid. Her right hand rests of an atlas and with her left, she
waives farewell to the departing fleet. At lower left, a wall is
inscribed: HAMPTON ROADS DEC. 16 1907/ DEPARTURE
OF UNITED STATES ATLANTIC/ FLEET ON CRUISE AROUND
THE WORLD. This is a golden bronze modern strike. (C)
1012. ANOTHER OF THE SAME.
Equally as nice. (C)
1013. U.S. MARINE CORPS BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1975.
FH
535. 75.6mm. Bronze. S. Joseph Winter, Sc. Uncirculated.
The obverse depicts the first major action of the Continental
marines, the landing at New Providence in the Bahamas on
March 3, 1776. The design shows the marines of the landing
occupying Fort Montagu following the landing. In addition, the
emblem of the corps, the anchor and globe, are superimposed
on the scene. The reverse depicts the continuing role of the
modern marine in action, still essentially a rifleman, maintaining
those traditions of readiness, esprit de corps and loyalty that
have been the hallmark of the Marine Corps since 1775. (B-C)
1014. U.S. NAVY BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1975.
FH 534
.
75.6mm.
Bronze. Edgar Z. Steever (Obv.) & Matthew Peloso (Rev.),
Sc. Hal Reed, Des. Unc. The obverse depicts the sloop Alfred,
flagship of the First American Fleet serving in the Continental Navy
from 1775 to 1778 together with the symbolicAmerican eagle alight
upon the anchor and the stars and stripes. The reverse shows the
modern nuclear Navy, air, surface and submarine configuration,
emanating from the nucleus of the hydrogen atom. (B-C}
PERSONAL MEDALS
1015. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH MEDAL FROM THE U.S.
CONGRESS, 1930.
FH 645. 69.3mm. Bronze. Laura Gardin
Fraser, Sc. Choice Unc. Obv: Bust right of Lindy in his aviator’s
cap. LINDBERGH above. Rx: MEDAL OF/ THE CONGRESS/
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Lone eagle in flight with sun &
stars in background. (C)
1016. ANOTHER, of the same.
This one is a nice AU. (B-C)
1017. WRIGHT BROTHERS.
FH 639. 56.5 x 81.2mm. Golden
Bronze. Charles Barber, Sc. Unc. Obv: Busts left of the Wright
Brothers, their names to either side. Below: IN RECOGNITION
AND APPRECIATION/ OF THEIR ABILITY COURAGE AND/
SUCCESS IN NAVIGATING THE AIR. Rx: A winged figure
representing the Genius of Aviation in flight to the right carrying
a torch. Above: SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS AS EAGLES.
This medal was awarded by the Congress “in recognition and in
appreciation of the great service Orville Wright and Wilber Wright
of Ohio rendered the science of aerial navigation.” (C)
1018. JOHN WAYNE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL, 1979.
76.3mm.
Bronze. Frank Gasparro, sc. (U.S. Mint) Uncirculated. Obverse:
JOHN WAYNE – AMERICAN around a bust of the great actor4 to
half right. The reverse side of the coin shows Duke on horseback
riding through Monument Valley. The bill for John Wayne’s gold
medal was introduced to Congress by Duke’s friend, Senator
Barry Goldwater on May 22,1979. Part of Goldwater’s testimonial
included these words: “John Wayne has dedicated his entire life
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