39mm diameter medals, issued in both bronze and sterling. The bronze edition has little or no value. Complete set of 12. This was The Franklin Mint's first Zodiac series and the first complete series ever sculptured by Gilroy Roberts, who developed a new Zodiac design concept by interweaving sign, symbol and word in artistic harmony. This series was minted in a variety of sizes, metals, and finishes, and is very common. Pendants and other jewelry items were also struck using the designs. The set was issued from 1968 to 1970.

Certified March 26, 1970.

76 millimeter in diameter. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver. The bronze version has little if any value.

39mm. Set of 36 medals in black binder with silver "America in Space" lettering; consisting of medal #s 1-36.

Complete set of 50 mini-coins, each 10 millimeters in diameter, composed of solid sterling silver. The set is housed in a deluxe display binder and includes a booklet entitled The States of The Union. Also included is a magnifier glass for viewing the mini coins. The set has a sterling silver weight of ~56 grams.

39mm. Certified October 31, 1979. Gold-plated silver medal issued to commemorate Pope John Paul II's first visit to the United States as Supreme Pontiff and his address before the General Assembly of the United Nations on October 2, 1979.

26mm. 36 medals in a set, plus single medals issued after Nixon.

39mm. Authenticity certified by the United Nationals Postal Administration. Issued in an annual series of 5 medallic cachet, the set contained within a pale blue leatherette library display case with plastic sheets for holding each cover. The series began in 1972 and ended in 1979.

39mm.

39 millimeters (1-1/2 inches) sterling silver medallion issued by The Franklin Mint to commemorate the Viet-Nam Peace Agreement in 1973. Housed in a Lucite display case and with a certificate of authenticity dated March 22, 1973. Reeded edge is stamped 'STERLING' Weight ~38 grams.

51mm, antique finish. Each of the 8 dual-finish medals in this collection was inspired by a single line from the stanza of 'America the Beautiful.' This was a new medallic form combining the proof finish, consisting of a finely frosted design and a mirror-like background, with the Antique finish, with boldness of design and sharply defined relief. The Antique/Proof medal was created especially for this collection, the first of its kind ever minted anywhere in the world. Each medal is serially numbered.

Sterling silver. 8" diameter.

32mm. Complete set of 50 medals. Issued in both sterling silver and bronze editions. The bronze has little if any value.

39mm. High relief. Paul Revere, Silversmith.

Complete set of 60 medals. 45mm. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver, the bronze having little if any value. From Sir Edward Thomason's Medallic Illustrations of the Holy Bible published circa 1830.

Series 1976 Two Dollar bill, authentic Federal Reserve Note, sealed in a special cachet certified on the first day of issue, April 13, 1976. Housed in a deluxe wallet display designed by The Franklin Mint.

45mm diameter medals. Complete set of 100. This set was released in both a gold-plated sterling and a sterling edition, both of which have the same value today. The set was issued from 1977-1984.

Certified January 20, 1973. 8" in diameter. This was the first official Presidential Inaugural plate in U. S. history. Issued by The Inaugural Committee. Each plate was individually hallmarked and serially numbered.

39mm diameter sterling silver medal attached to a First Day of Issue envelope issued by the Canadian Postmasters Association. These were issued in sets each year starting in 1971.

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT.

13mm. Complete set of 12 mini-coins in book display case with outer sleeve cover and COA.

Price is for complete set of 50 spoons. 1979-1983. 2-1/2" long.

International Congress - Photogrammetry medal. 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is stamped "GOLD ELECTROPLATING ON STERLING" on the edge. The cover is post marked 2 VIII 1972, Ottawa Ontario Canada, the official first day of issue.

The 1972 ornament continues an annual Franklin Mint holiday tradition started in 1971. Each year, a new Christmas ornament containing a medal is introduced. The sculptured designs are based on a traditional Christmas carol. Following the Christmas season, the medal struck for that year will never be minted again.

The set includes the complete 24 uncirculated, 10 Deutschmarks coin set in 6 series of (4) 32.5mm coins. Each series includes coins minted at 4 out of the 5 the German Mints. Included is a blue, velvet lined, fitted case. 

This 1972 set contains brilliant uncirculated coins, while issued in mint condition, may show slight "nicks" or other minor surface marks. Even though they were never circulated, they may have been stored in bags or boxes at the Mint where movement may have made the "rub" against each other, causing "bag marks" which are superficial markings, which do not affect the coin's intrinsic beauty or value.

Each series shows a different obverse and reverse. The six themes are In Deutschland, Schleife, Athletes, Stadium, In Muchen and Flame.

8" diameter.

45mm. Complete set of 38 medals. Certificate of authenticity dated Jan 23, 1973. This set came in both a gold-plated and a solid sterling silver version, each of equal value.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Pierre Simon Duvivier.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate Thomas Jefferson as the 3rd President of the United States.

Housed in a dark blue "Passport" display wallet, this authentic Mexican 2 Pesos gold coin is made of solid .900 gold and weighs about 1.66 grams. The certificate of authenticity reads, "Passport to a world of gold coins, this guarantees your Brilliant Uncirculated gold bullion coin is legal tender, recognized by every government around the world."

Various sizes. Complete set of 12 badges displayed in a 20" x 15.75" x 2" wooden case with hinged glass front designed for hanging or table display. The case weighs approximately 7 1/2 lbs. This set comes with a black case which houses the certificate of authenticity. The certificate states that it is a collection of 12 badges issued by the Western Heritage Museum and that 11 badges were minted in solid sterling silver and one in 24 karat gold electroplate on sterling silver. This case also contains a card on each nidividual badge which tells the history and story of each badge.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8  ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Barber.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inaugurations and presidency of Grover Cleveland.

Complete set of 36 medals. Antique finish, high relief. Each medal was encased in a large Lucite holder and the entire set was housed in a deluxe wooden box. Obverse of each medal features a bust of the president with the name at top of medal and date range representing the years in office at the lower portion of the medal. The reverse of the medal features a brief historical profile of the president, with the life span at the top.

32mm. Complete set of 50 medals. This set was issued in both a sterling silver and a bronze edition. The bronze edition has little if any value.

Complete set of 44 "mini coins," each about 13mm in diameter, in a wood case with glass top.

10mm. Complete set of 36 medals. Two additional medals were issued separately at a later date, for a total of 38.

A collection of three medals in a blue-velvet lined case. There are two bronze medals and a sterling silver medal

8 inches in diameter. Certified September 20, 1972.

32mm. Complete set of 100 medals

39mm in diameter. Includes numbered certificate of authenticity certified January 16, 1973. Issued by the Franklin Mint to commemorate the Apollo 17 flight of December 6-19, 1972.

This set includes a first day of issue postal cachet and 39mm sterling silver proof medal enclosed in a special leatherette display wallet. Certified July 1, 1971. On this date, the Post Office reached a historic landmark when it ceased operation as a governmental function and became a service industry. President Richard Nixon appointed Winton M. Blount as the first Postmaster General of the U. S. Postal Service and Chairman of its Board of Governors.

To commemorate the inauguration of the new United States Postal Service, the National Association of Postmasters of the United States and the National League of Postmasters issued this sterling silver commemorative medal in combination with a pair of historic stamp cancellations. The silver medal weighs about 26 grams.

Sterling silver. 45mm. Complete set of 12 medals. Each medal in this annual series of 12 is designed to capture the impact and the most important news events to have occurred in the calendar month for which it is issued.

45mm (1 3/4") diameter solid sterling silver Proof medal issued to commemorate the 'Comet of the Century'. Certified March 1, 1974. Housed in a special display stand and including Certificate of Authenticity dated March 1, 1974.

Set of two 38 millimeter diameter medals (one bronze and one 999 pure silver) issued to commemorate life of Martin Luther King, Jr. 

This is a limited edition set, strictly limited to 500 sets. Each medal is edgemarked with its set's matching serial number. The sterling silver medal weighs about 29 grams and the bronze medal is polished to a proof finish.

39mm.

Complete set of 36 ingots. Issued in gold-plated and silver versions. The set was issued in a velvet-lined wood case. Each ingot features US handguns and rifles from the 17th through the 20th century. Issued in two sizes, small for the handguns and long for the rifles.

9" diameter. Produced in both sterling silver and crystal. The crystal version has little value.

Complete set of 6 gold-plated ingots. Designer: Vincent DiGerlando.

1000 grains of .925 fine silver each. Ingots were issued each starting in 1971 and ending in 1978. Made available only to Members of the Franklin Mint Collectors Society. Encased in clear Lucite, contoured to hold the ingot as a slight angle of the most effective visual display. Artist: James Ponter.

Adoration Of The Magi, minted with a gem proof finish in solid sterling silver. This is one of four medals struck in limited edition by the Franklin Mint to commemorate the 1972 holiday season. The Franklin Mint holiday medals were an annual tradition starting in 1965 and lasting until the mid seventies.

39mm diameter, antique finish, reverse text reads "Sain Patrick's Day 1974"

36mm. Complete set of 36 medals. Issued from 1977-1980.

39mm. Complete set of 50 medals

39mm. 5 coin set in blue display box with COA.

38 millimeters (about 1-1/2") in diameter. 27 grams of solid sterling silver. Issued by the United Nations as its second annual Peace Medal on United Nations Day, October 24, 1972.

The set includes the four series of (14) 36mm coins from the 1976 Winter Olympics held at Innsbruck, Austria. Included is a red, velvet lined, fitted case. (7) 100 shilling PROOF coins and (7) 100 shilling BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED coins. Coins are .640 fine silver. Mintage Proof: 373,600 Mintage Uncirculated: 2,826,400.

This 1976 set includes all the coins struck at the Vienna and Hall mints, for both the circulated and proof coins. The brilliant uncirculated coins, while issued in mint condition, may show slight "nicks" or other minor surface marks. Even though they were never circulated, they may have been stored in bags or boxes at the Mint where movement may have made the "rub" against each other, causing "bag marks" which are superficial markings, which do not affect the coin's intrinsic beauty or value.

SERIES I: Features Olympic Rings and the Innsbruck coat of Arms on the obverse. It contains two coins (one proof and one BU) both struck at the Vienna Mint (but bearing no mint mark).

SERIES II: Features the historic Hall Mint on the obverse. It contains four coins (two proof and two BU) one proof and one BU were stuck at Hall and have the famous Eagle Mint Mark on the reverse, the other proof and BU were struck at Vienna and bear the Viennese Shield Mint Mark.

SERIES III: Features the stylized skier on the obverse. It also contains two proof and two BU coins. One proof and one BU were struck at the Hall, the others at Vienna.

SERIES IV: Features the modernized ski jump. It also has two proof and two BU coins, stuck as above.

39mm, 100 Francs. Sterling Silver.

39mm.

Complete set is 12 spoons. 6" long.

Commissioned by Harland and Wolf, the RMS Titanic commemorative medal was struck by the Royal Mint in 1997 as a collectors piece for many marine enthusiasts who continue their research into the super-liner‘s enduring tragedy.

The reverse of the medal depicts Titanic on her departure from Southampton water on 10 April 1912, bound for New York. The medals obverse design has an emblazonment which couples the shipbuilder‘s logotype with the company‘s registered flag an white star burgee.

The medal has been struck in solid 22 carat Gold Proof and weighs 47.50 grams with a diameter of 38.61 mm.

The medal comes boxed with a certificate of Authenticity.

These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

SPECIFICATION:
Year of issue: 1997
Total Weight: 47.50 Grams
Diameter : 38.61 mm
Metal/alloy: Gold
Carat/equivalent: Solid 22 Carat Gold
Finish: Proof
Issue Limits 1,000 Worldwide
Presentation: Includes Box & Certificate of Authenticity
Minted by: The Royal Mint

Each sterling silver plate, 8" in diameter,  is individually numbered and hallmarked. 

This is the first of six etched works of art to pay tribute to renowned Canadian artist A. Y. Jackson and to reflect Canada's vital artistic heritage. This artwork depicts a drawing made in 1934 in the small village of St. Urbain, Quebec countryside, during the late winter and early spring while the snow was still on the ground.

39mm. High relief. Dated 1973 on obverse (front). Reverse states: "Oakland Athletics World Champions 1973."

Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 10,000 medallions. 1-1/2 inches, 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver proof medal with Santa Mickey on the obverse and Mickey celebrating New Year on the reverse.

The Hamilton Mint produced this set of 50 ingots in a limited edition of 20,000 housed in a walnut display case, with booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. The front of each ingot has the name and scene and message from a historic American landmark. The back of each ingot has "WONDERS OF AMERICA", a brief note about the landmark, and a troy oz / purity stamp.

Complete set of 36 medals. Gold-plate on sterling silver. Each medal was encased in a large Lucite holder and the entire set was housed in a deluxe wooden box or frame. The obverse of each medal highlights a famous scene from the American West, such as The Alamo, or The Overland Trail. The reverse features a description of the event above an image of a stage coach. Very high relief.

Complete set of 36 mini-coins from president Washington to Nixon, 10 millimeters, composed of approximately 1 gram solid sterling silver each. The set is housed in a deluxe display case and includes a magnifying glass for viewing the mini coins. The set has a sterling silver weight of ~36 grams.

Sterling silver medal is 39MM in diameter and weighs one troy ounce. Accompanying certificate states that the medal was struck on behalf of the city of San Diego by the U.S. Mint.

39mm in diameter. Inaugurated January 20, 1993

Proof. 57mm. 

Complete set of 6 quarter pound silver ingots made to look like currency. Each weights 4 troy ounces.

Complete set of 24 coins issued in 1989 to immortalize the history of space exploration.

39mm. Dated July 4, 1976. Contained in a black leather presentation booklet with a commemorative notebooks and signers of the declaration. The Bicentennial Day Commission, organized under the auspices of the Bicentennial authorities of both the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued this commemorative in honor of the 4th of July, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the declaration of American independence. The face of the medal portrays the historic 4th of July, 1976 ceremony. The reverse depicts the signing of the declaration on July 4th, 1776. The medal is mounted in a special album which included the Bicentennial Declaration of the People of the U.S.A. It bears the signatures of the President and Vice President, the President's Cabinet, the 9 Supreme Court Justices, all the members of the U. S. Senate and House of Represent., and the Governors of all 50 states.

Complete set of 100 ingot, each measuring about 7/8" x 3/8.

44mm. Complete set of 12 medals, each made of sterling silver with 24KT gold embellishments.

Franklin Mint's sixth annual Christmas ingot, from the Holiday Ingots Collection, which is by far their most popular collection. A new ingot was issued each year from 1970-2003. A 1000 grain ingot was issued every year, and starting in 1974 a 500 grain version was also offered. The ingots originally came in individual small display boxes, but because of the popularity of the ingots, a white display case designed to hold 10 ingots (either 500 or 1000 grain) was offered separately.

39mm. Complete set of 10 medals, in a black wooden box with red velvet lining, each medal encased in its own plastic holder.

39mm. Commemorative medal and first day cover housed in a black plastic wallet case.

1000 grains. Ingots were issued each starting in 1971 and ending in 1978.

39mm. High relief. Issued various years during the 1970s.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by S. Ellis/J. Willson.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate President of Millard Fillmore.

39mm. Set of 24 medals in binder consisting of medal #s 1-24.

39mm. Released each year in sets of 12 1970-1976. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver editions. The bronze version has little if any value. Price shown is for the sterling silver set of 12.

Complete set of 13 sterling silver rounds.

Museum Collection. Complete set of 50 ingots. Each measures app. 2-1/2" by 1-3/4". A regular size edition in sterling silver, a mini-ingot edition in sterling silver, and a 24KT gold mini-coin set were issued.

51mm. Certified October 4, 1976. Complete with certificate of authenticity and housed in a blue plastic wallet display.

These ingots are base metal, not silver! The Hamilton Mint produced this set of 50 ingots in a limited edition of 20,000 housed in a walnut display case, with booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. The front of each ingot has the name and scene of one of the fifty states. The back of each ingot has the name of the state and "AMERICA'S FIFTY STATES" and "18KT GOLD PLATED" and brief notes about the state.

PRICE PER PLATE. This series of plates was authorized by the White House Historical Association. It is the first series of plates to be based upon official portraits of U. S. Presidents. Each plate is serially numbered on a medallion affixed to the reverse of the plate.

39 different, from Washington to Reagan.

1. The George Washington Plate, 1972
2. The John Adams Plate, 1972
3. The Thomas Jefferson Plate, 1972
4. The James Madison Plate, 1973
5. The James Monroe Plate, 1973
6. The John Quincy Adams Plate, 1973
7. The Andrew Jackson Plate, 1973
8. The Martin Van Buren Plate, 1973
9. The William Henry Harrison Plate, 1974
10. The John Tyler Plate, 1974
11. The James K. Polk Plate, 1974
12. The Zachary Taylor Plate, 1974
13. The Millard FIllmore Plate, 1974
14. The Franklin Pierce Plate, 1974
15. The James Buchanan Plate, 1974
16. The Abraham Lincoln Plate, 1975
17. The Andrew Johnson Plate, 1975
18. The Ulysses S. Grant Plate, 1975
19. The Rutherford B. Hayes Plate, 1975
20. The James A. Garfield Plate, 1975
21. The Chester A. Arthur Plate, 1975
22. The Grover Cleveland Plate, 1976
23. The Benjamin Harrison Plate, 1976
24. The William McKinley Plate, 1976
25. The Theodore Roosevelt Plate, 1976
26. The William H. Taft Plate, 1976
27. The Woodrow Wilson Plate, 1976
28. The Warren G. Harding Plate, 1976
29. The Calvin Coolidge Plate, 1976
30. The Herbert Hoover Plate, 1976
31. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Plate, 1976
32. The Harry S. Truman Plate, 1976 Plate, 1976
33. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Plate, 1976
34. The John F. Kennedy Plate, 1976
35. The Lyndon B. Johnson Plate, 1976
36. The Richard M. Nixon Plate, 1976
37. The Gerald R. Ford Plate, 1976
38. The Jimmy Carter Plate, 1977
39. The Ronald Reagan Plate, 1983

39mm. Price is per medal. Hundreds of different issues. Mounted on display cards with "Minted by The Franklin Mint" on the reverse.

Richly detailed portrait sculptures of great American heroes, in solid pewter, solid brass and fine enamels. An heirloom chess set to be enjoyed for generations. Created by the world famous craftsmen of the Franklin Mint. The national Historical Society Civil War Chess Set is a dramatic and fascinating tribute to the heroes of both North and South. The playing pieces are richly-detailed three-dimensional portrait sculptures of the great Generals on both sides, as well as enlisted men.

Every figure is a new and original work, created expressly for this unique chess set. Some are shown standing, some seated, some kneeling, some mounted on horseback. Each piece is captured for the ages in solid pewter, then set atop a solid brass pedestal base embellished with a circular band of colored enamel---blue for the soldiers of the Union, gray for those of the Confederacy. 

Crafted for the Society by The Franklin Mint, each figure is scaled to suit the role assigned to it in the game of chess. The set includes a handsome pewter-finished playing board, the fitted protective case, a Certificate of Authenticity and specially written reference materials.

Each medal is 64mm in diameter. Includes certificate of authority dated July 16, 1975. This was The Franklin Mint's own medallic tribute to our country's 200th Anniversary. The obverse design, sculptured by Gilroy Roberts, features 30 different sculptured portraits honoring Americans from every part of the country and every period of American history who achieved importance in the last 200 years. The reverse design contains the Preamble to the Constitution of the U.S. Matched sets, one silver and one bronze medal, were edgemarked with the same serial number---and these were the only specimens to be serially numbered.

Complete set of 28 medals. Issued in both a gold-plated and a silver edition. Hamilton Mint produced these 28 medals in a limited edition of 20,000 sets housed in a walnut display case, with booklet and Certificate of Authenticity.

1000 grains each. Complete set of 10 ingots.

A vintage commemorative sterling silver medal and first day of issue envelope with U.S. MacArthur postage stamp, housed in a folding display booklet and issued in a limited edition by The Danbury Mint in 1971. The postmark on the envelope is the first day of issue for the Douglas MacArthur 6c postage stamp, which was January 26, 1971.

The medal is struck in a beautiful base relief with an antique finish. It is 1-1/2 inches in diameter and weighs about 42 grams or almost 1 1/2 ounces of sterling silver.

Various sizes. Coin may be loose or attached on membership card. Coin may be gold-plated or sterling silver. These were never produced in solid gold. These were also made in brass or bronze, which have no value.

38mm. Reeded. "American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976" on obverse, "Minnesota" on reverse. Greyish-white metal. Not stamped 999 but it is, according to original paperwork. Many other states are in the series. Prices are the same for any state.

38 millimeter (1-1/2 inches) diameter medal issued to commemorate the Old Monterey Bicentennial 1770 - 1970. Antique finish. Stamped "Medallic Art Co. NY. 999 Pure Silver" on the edge of the medal. Weight ~38 grams. Symbolizing 200 years of California history, this limited edition medallion features a deep relief of Father Sierra, Gaspar de Portola, an Indian, a senorita and an early settler. The reverse shows the facade of Carmel Mission.

39mm. Certified October 31, 1979. Sterling silver medal issued to commemorate Pope John Paul II's first visit to the United States as Supreme Pontiff and his address before the General Assembly of the United Nations on October 2, 1979.

B.C. centennial medal. 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is stamped "STERLING" on the edge. Designed by Donald J. Elford of Wellings Mint. The Haida Indian sea-going war canoe on the obverse of the medal is symbolic of British Columbia's native people. The cover is post marked 20 VIII 1971, Ottawa Ontario Canada, the official first day of issue.

38mm diameter. Issued to commemorate the historic dismantling of the Berlin Wall on November 10, 1989.

Issued in bronze, sterling silver and Franklinium, in both a 39mm size and a 32mm. Only the sterling silver version has any value. The sterling silver medal was only issued in the 39mm size.

Saint Christopher was the patron saint of travelers. Issued from 1968 to 1974.

Complete set of 50 mini ingots, each measuring app. ~0.9" x 0.4"

39mm. Complete set of 60 medals. Issued as a sterling silver edition and also as a bronze edition. The bronze version has little if any value.

39mm solid sterling silver proof medal with first day cover, postmarked at Michelangelo's birthplace, Capreses, Italy, on the first day of issue of the three commemorative stamps. Issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of one of history's greatest artists and as Italy's first Medallic First Day Cover, this issue has special significance as a collector's item. Medal and first day cover housed in a navy blue plastic wallet case.

39mm. Certified September 13, 1974.

39mm. Issued 1964-1976. Complete set of 150 medals. In 1964, the National Commemorative Society introduced a new collecting concept, offering a monthly series of commemorative coin-medals honoring subjects selected by Society members. Each issue is designed and sculpted by a distinguished artist. Many subsequent medallic societies were patterned after the NCS.

Complete set of 24 ingots in display case with certificate of authenticity.

8" diameter.

45mm. Complete set of 50 medals. Issued from 1975-1979. This was a series of 50 medals, each portraying a single event from the history of the American Indian, both as our history books recorded it and as the Indian himself interprets it. Each medal is sculpted on both sides. The side portraying the Indian's viewpoint features original works of art created by a group of America's most prominent Indian artists. Many of these works use ancient tribal symbols to tell the Indian's story.

Measures 1.5" x 2.75", containing a total of 6 troy ounces of .999 silver (a troy pound is 12 ounces).

Complete set of 100 medallic stamps in a maroon display box.

Set of three 39 millimeter medals housed in a plastic display booklet. Price shown is for the Sterling Silver version which is described as such in the cards holding each medal and in the display booklet text. Bronze edition has little or no value and does not state anywhere that it is bronze. In fact, all sets in plastic display booklets may be bronze or nickel silver, not sterling. The sterling editions may have only been released individually for members of the Franklin Mint Collector Society. A rare Gold edition medal set was also issued.

Complete Set of (25) 1000 Grain .925 silver medallions. Medals sculpted by Norman Sillman.

Solid sterling silver. Limited Edition, the first of twelve replicas of world-famous vintage cars issued by the Franklin Mint in solid sterling silver to a scale of one to forty-three. 

This authentically detailed 3 inches long by 1-1/2 inch wide by 2-1/8 inches tall, vintage car replica is apart of the first collection of silver miniatures ever issued by the Mint.

Certified November 3, 1975. This was the first Silver and Crystal Bell issued by The Franklin Mint. It was hand-cut in the finest full-lead crystal to show an exquisite wreath design and commemorative the year 1976. The handle, electrofomed of reinforced fine silver, is a sculptured dove.

51mm. Complete set of 13 medals. Many distinguished world leaders made official State Visits to the U.S. in 1976 to pay personal tribute to the American people on the occasion of America's Bicentennial. A special medal in 24KT gold was struck for presentation to each visiting world leader. The sterling silver medals that are part of the complete collection are the only serially numbered medals. Individual medals were also issued.

The set was issued in 1976. Each medal is 51 millimeters in diameter.

Sterling Silver (2,693 mintage)*

* The mintage figure of 2,693 represents only those medals sold as part of the complete collection. These were packaged in cachets and serially numbered. In addition, individual medals were made available in the U. S. and in Europe by the mint's international affiliates for five of the issues. The additional mintages are #1, Ireland, 750---#2, Sweden, 2,796---#4, France, 2,568---#6, England, 4,291---#7, Germany, 2,391.

39mm. Authenticity certified by the United Nationals Postal Administration. Issued in an annual series of 5 medallic cachet, the set contained within a pale blue leatherette library display case with plastic sheets for holding each cover. The series began in 1972 and ended in 1979.

Amazing Spider-man Collector's Folding Knife from The Franklin Mint issued in 1997 to commemorate Spidey's 35th Anniversary. This folding knife is officially authorized by marvel Entertainment and measures 7.5 inches when opened. It is a limited edition knife of the highest quality which features a handle set with a full color enameled pin, styled after the corner box designs that appeared on Marvel Comics in the 1960's. Its bolsters are accented in sterling silver and bears the Marvel emblem embellished in 24 Karat Gold with the Spider-Man emblem on the blade. Includes an Mint issued padded leather carrier.

14 karat gold with diamonds and pearls.

App. 22mm in diameter medal is stamped '14KT Solid Gold' on reverse. It is housed in a clear Lucite heavy display case, with felt lining, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, all of which is housed in a black cardboard storage box. Limited Edition.

51mm.

Limited Edition collector plate authorized by The White House Historical Association and issued by The Franklin Mint. 8" diameter solid sterling silver plate weighs app. 175 grams or 5.6 troy ounces. Housed in original presentation Library Case inside white storage box. Includes Certificate of Authenticity dated January 11, 1974.

Complete set of 36 medals depicting different forms of wildlife considered to be endangered in the wild. Issued in both a gold-plated and a sterling silver version, both of equal value.  The medals were designed by Joseph Di Lorenzo and Marcel Jovine. They were produced by The Wittnauer Precious Metals Guild and marketed by the Longines Symphonette in the early seventies. Technical assistance was provided by the Sierra Club. These sterling silver medals were minted in high-relief and the gold-plated edition included a layer of electroplating in 24K Gold. The medals were housed in custom frames with information sheets on each of the animals featured. Actual size of 40mm. The edge of each medal is serial numbered with Longines Symphonette 24K Gold E.P. on Sterling ir STERLING SILVER embedded in the edge in tiny print.

39mm.

44 millimeter. High relief.

Complete set of 8 spoons. 1976-1977. 4-1/2" long.

App. 22mm in diameter medal is stamped '14KT Solid Gold' on reverse. It is housed in a clear Lucite heavy display case, with felt lining, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, all of which is housed in a black cardboard storage box. Limited Edition.

Coins are hermetically sealed in mylar on a protective display card, a velvet lined display case is included, along with a certificate of authenticity dated January 31, 1981, and all is housed in a white cardboard jeweler box.

The 1981 Gold Piece Proof Set consists of serially numbered one-ounce, half-ounce and quarter-ounce Franklin Mint Gold Pieces. Each gold piece was minted of 24 karat (.999 fine) gold with a full proof finish by The Franklin Mint and bears a guarantee of its weight and purity on its obverse.

The Franklin Mint Gold Piece was sculpted by the great American artist Gilroy Roberts and was coined entirely by American craftsmen. All three sizes bear Roberts' world-famous portrait of Benjamin Franklin, along with the guarantee of weight and purity. The reverses feature a new Gilroy Roberts sculpture of the American Eagle.

Proof Sets were issued in a strictly limited edition of 2500 sets.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8  ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Barber.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inaugurations and death of president William McKinley.

Set of 12 35mm diameter medals depicting the key events of 1972; in leather bound collector book. Each medal is accompanied by the front page of the New York Times featuring that event; by the Lincoln Mint CA 1972.

Complete set of 30 ingots. A select group of the world's leading gem houses privately issued sterling silver presentation ingots for their prime customers. Each ingot bears the official identifying mark of the gem house it represents. It thus serves as a "silver calling card" for that gem house.

The ingots in this collection are all different. Each ingot is set with a precious gem stone, the one most closely associated with the issuing gem house. Each one bears the name and official identifying symbol of the issuing gem house, along with the city and county in which it is located. The ingot's reverse identifies the gem stone it contains and includes a brief description of it.

Individual specimens of these official private presentation gem ingots are minted in limited numbers. The mint offered a complete collection of these sterling silver gem-ingots to its own collectors and Diners Club Members. A custom-designed display case covered in genuine leather fitted with a combination lock was provided to each subscriber. Each ingot is accompanied by a specially-written reference folder, which has been prepared with the assistance of Dr, Eduard Gubelin, one of the world's leading gemologists. The set was issued from 1978-1983.

This was a set of 25 coins from the Treasure Coins of the Caribbean Coin Collection minted and issued in limited edition by the Franklin Mint in 1985. These $20 sterling silver coins issued by the British Virgin Islands come displayed in a custom case. The complete set has a face value of $500, not US dollars, but rather British Virgin Islands dollars, which are worth about $1 US. These coins are not worth $20 each, which is a common misconception among non-collectors.

22mm or 7/8 inch diameter gold medal comprised of solid 14 karat gold, weight is 3.5 grams. Issued in a deluxe display case with Certificate of Authenticity by The Danbury Mint in 1977.

32mm. Certified June 1, 1978. Sterling silver medal issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. The medal depicts the climbers at the very moment they reached the summit of the world's highest mountain. The first day cover features two postage stamps from Nepal, postmarked at the post office in Nepal which services the base camp.

60 medals in the complete set. The collection was available from 1970 to 1976. Each medal is 45 millimeters in diameter.

39mm. Complete set of 20 medals. Sterling silver or Goldplate on Sterling versions were issued.

This series of 100 medals, in 5 annual series of 20, paid tribute to great patriots from important eras of American History. The men and women so enshrined were elected to this honor in public balloting conducted by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pa. A complete set of all 100 medals is on permanent display at Freedoms Foundation. The face of each medal bears a portrait of the honored patriot as he or she is best remembered by the American public. The symbol of the Freedoms Foundation, a study of George Washington at prayer at Valley Forge, appears on the reverse of each medal. 

39mm. Complete set of 50 medals in pure 24KT gold.

100 mini ingots in sterling silver. In original case, with certificate of authenticity dated October 5, 1981.

The Hamilton Mint produced this set of 4 ingots in a limited edition housed in a walnut display case, with booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. The front of each ingot has a scene created especially for this series by famed artist Norman Rockwell. The back of each ingot has either "FREEDOM OF WORSHIP", "FREEDOM FROM FEAR", "FREEDOM OF SPEECH", or "FREEDOM FROM WANT" in large bold type, followed by "1000 grains" and ".999 Silver 1974" and the official Hamilton Mint stamp.

Complete set of 50 tiny ingots in a small display case. Certified September 14, 1977.

39mm. Sterling silver and 24KT gold plated versions, both of equal value.

Home For Christmas, minted with a gem proof finish in solid sterling silver. This is one of four medals struck in limited edition by the Franklin Mint to commemorate the 1972 holiday season. The Franklin Mint holiday medals were an annual tradition starting in 1965 and lasting until the mid seventies.

Complete set of 37 medals, each measuring 20 millimeters across.

This collection was issued by The Franklin Mint to honor the 200th Anniversary of the U. S. Army. This was the first medallic series covering the entire 200 year history of the U. S. Army ever minted. The collection consists of 24 sterling silver proof medals. Bicentennial Histories of the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Marine Corps were minted and issued simultaneously with this series.

The edition was minted in sterling silver and was issued in 1974-1975.

Each medal is 39 millimeters in diameter.

39mm. Collection of 23 silver medals, each attached to a first day of issue envelope. Entire set housed in a black cloth board library display case.

8" diameter. Produced in both a sterling silver and a pewter version. The pewter version has little if any value. This was the first annual Easter Plate issued by The Franklin Mint.

The Resurrection is an original work which Frudakis created expressly for the first Annual Franklin Mint Easter Plate. The celebrated sculptor's first collector's plate is a superb illustration of the artist's classical technique which adapts itself magnificently to the reverent interpretation of religious subjects. Here Frudakis has pictured the central fact of the Easter celebration---Jesus Christ's emergence from the tomb after his Crucifixion, arising from death to life---conveying the universal promise of redemption and resurrection.

8" diameter.

The 5th in a series of 7 medals (plus 1 exclusive theme park medal) commemorating a very special mouse's 60th anniversary. Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 30,000 proof sets. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver 1-1/2 inch proof medal. Commemorative set includes silver medal, collectors edition book, faux suede deluxe display book, and storage/gift box.

Complete set of 50 solid platinum 10mm diameter mini coins, each stamped on its edge with the word PLATINUM in tiny print. Extremely limited edition of only 45. Extremely rare. The complete set is housed in a Franklin Mint display case and includes a booklet about each state, a magnifying glass, and a pair of tweezers.

19mm. 2.5 grams of .500 gold.

8" diameter. Made of solid 22KT gold.

Each is a miniature model of a locomotive, cast in solid pewter. 25 models in a complete set.

Issued in both silver and gold-plate, both of equal value. Each ingot measures app. 2-1/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches. Complete set is 10 ingots. Large high relief ingots in an unusual square-round shape. The ingots show famous paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, two of the most famous American artists of the west. The obverse (front) of each ingot shows the painting, while the reverse gives the title of the painting, the artist name, and a brief description of the scene. The reverse is also stamped "THE OLD WEST."

A set of coins and currency, with the unique addition of actual silver granules, encased in a black plastic folding wallet, with a Series 1957 $1 Silver Certificate in Uncirculated condition. The set also includes a Morgan silver dollar and a Peace Silver Dollar dates vary.

Complete set is 50 ingots. Issued in both a gold-plated and a silver edition. Hamilton Mint produced these 50 ingots in a limited edition of 20,000 sets housed in a walnut display case, with booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. The front of each bar has the state name, state image, order and date of statehood. The back of each bar has state name, capital name, picture of capital building, order of statehood and troy oz / purity stamp.

Set of four 39 millimeter (1-1/2 inches) diameter sterling silver art medals issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo. Issued in high base relief with an proof finish by The Danbury Mint in the year 1975. Housed in a deluxe case with interior felt-covered display. Each proof medal is stamped 'STERLING' on its edge. Weight of each medal is ~ 30 grams. Includes certificate of authenticity.

38mm.

Limited edition medal issued to commemorate St. Patrick's Landing at Cill Mhantain in 432 A.D.  39mm diameter medal made of pure Irish 999 fine silver weighing about 25 grams. Includes a First Day of Issue postal cachet, a certificate of authenticity printed on the reverse side of the envelope, and an information card describing the medal and the event; all are enclosed in a special green plastic storage wallet.

Each sterling silver plate, 8" in diameter, is one of a limited edition of 10,000 and is individually numbered, hallmarked, and authenticated. The plate is struck in bas-relief.

Dali's view, as presented in Dionysos et Pallas Athena, is not so much a reconstruction of the past as an infusion from it. Its infinite strength and intensity are mind catching and inspiring---bursting with the illogic and power of its artist.

Obverse: Portrait of Ronald Reagan with the words "Inaugurated January 20, 1981" below. Reverse: Ronald Reagan 40th President of the United States. This medal is 10KT gold, weighs 0.9 grams and is 7 millimeters in diameter. Issued to commemorate the first inaugural of Ronald Wilson Reagan.

This was the first complete set of sterling silver Apostle Spoons produced in America since the turn of the century. The distinguished religious artist Rodney Winfield created the designs on the spoons. The front of each spoon bears a sculptured portrait of Jesus or one of His apostles. On the back is the name and traditional symbol of that apostle. The portion of the Apostles' Creed is etched into the bowl of each spoon. The reverse of each spoon is stamped "STERLING".

The collection is comprised of (13) beautiful sterling silver collector spoons; each approx. 5-1/2 inches in length. The 12 Apostle spoons are approximately 5 1/2 inches long and the Jesus Christ spoon is approx. 6 1/4 inches. The master spoon, portraying Jesus, fits into the larger indentation at the top center, with the 12 Apostle Spoons surrounding it. The case with its covers can be used as an attractive standing display or can be hung on the wall by removing the hardwood frame from the white case.

The collection was available during 1973-1974. There were 9749 sets produced.

10" diameter. The front of the plate shows a man on a horse, covering his head. It has "Frederic Reminton" on the bottom. On the back of the plate is a man holding up a cow skull, next to him the face of Frederic and his name on the bottom of the picture. Under that says: Geo Washinton Mint Inc (copyright) First Year of Issue 1972 Sterling.

Complete set of 50 sterling silver medals. Each medal measures 39mm or about 1-1/2 inches across.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Gilroy Roberts.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the 1953 inauguration and first term presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

39mm.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by John Ray Sinnock.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inaugurations and presidency of Calvin Coolidge. 

Price shown is per ingot (multiply by 6 for Series I, by 12 if you have Series I and II). These came in series of 6 ingots, we know of a series I and II, there may be more. Commemorating the last major silver-producing nations of the world. Designer D. George Andrew Wolock. Each ingot is stamped "20 GRAMS PURE SILVER .999 FINE". On the reverse is stamped "THE SILVER MINT."

Complete set of 17 sterling silver ingots in the shape and design of various Canadian flags.

8" in diameter. Certified August 18, 1972.

Housed in a dark blue display wallet, this limited edition gold medal was released January 20, 1977. It is made of solid 999 fine gold and weighs about 1.2 grams. It was issued to commemorate the inauguration of Jimmy Carter as President of the United States of America.

12mm. Complete set is 50 mini-coins.

This set of 36 medals was produced in both silver and bronze.  Each medal is 39mm in diameter. The bronze medals have little if any value on the collectors market.

The decorative replica telegraph station by the Franklin Mint is an official presentation of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage. It is the first ever precision-engineered re-creation of an actual telegraph key and receiver now housed in the museum's own collection.

This piece has solid brass components, copper plated coils atop veined green marble affixed to a mahogany stained wood base. Brass plate is engraved '150th Anniversary Gold Rush Telegraph Station'. Center plate is engraved with Samuel Morse's original telegraph code.

The station measures approximately 14 inches across the base and consists of three parts: the Telegraph key, the receiver and the base. 

51mm.

8" diameter. Certified november 10, 1975. An original design created expressly for this limited edition by Rene Restoueix and is the third issue in The Franklin Mint's first collection of champleve plates.

Limited edition 3 coin set consisting of one large (45mm) and two smaller (32mm) sterling silver medals authorized by Paramount International Coin Corporation of Englewood, Ohio and minted by The Franklin Mint in 1972. Strictly limited to 4,400 sets. These medals were issued to commemorate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Certified November 20, 1972, the actual anniversary date.

32 mm.

Set of 12 ingots measuring 25mm x 48mm (approximately 1" x 2") each. Issued to commemorate the last major silver-producing nations of the world. Designer D. George Andrew Woloch. Each ingot is stamped "24 KARAT HEAVY GOLD ELECTROPLATE ON 20 GRAMS PURE SILVER .999 FINE, LIMITED EDITION 5000" on the reverse.

21 mm proof. In June, 1979, the Franklin Mint Gold Piece was first minted. It is solid gold bullion, in the shape of a coin, sold to the public. The Gold Piece is minted of 24KT .999 fine gold, making it almost 8 percent more pure than a Krugerrand.

39mm.

Pewter,

Limited Edition item only available to members of the Franklin Mint Collectors Society. 19-3/4 inches wide by 14 inches tall.

Housed in a dark blue display card, this limited edition inaugural medal was released January 10, 1977. It is made of 24KT gold and weighs about 12.75 grams. It was issued to commemorate the inauguration of Jimmy Carter as President of the United States. Limited to 789 pieces, with Certificate of Authenticity.

39mm. Authenticity certified by the United Nationals Postal Administration. This first year release of this series came in a set of 10 medallic cachets, the set contained within a pale blue leatherette library display case with plastic sheets for holding each cover. The series began in 1972 and ended in 1979.

12.5mm.

Price shown is PER INGOT. Franklin Mint's annual Christmas ingot by far their most popular issue. A new ingot was issued each year from 1970-2003. A 1000 grain ingot was issued every year, and starting in 1974 a 500 grain version was also offered. The ingots originally came in individual small display boxes, but because of the popularity of the ingots, a white display case designed to hold 10 ingots (either 500 or 1000 grain) was offered separately.

8" in diameter.

Complete set of 50 ingots. Each ingot contains 40 grams of sterling silver and is thus stamped on the ingot.

The First International Bank Ingot Collection contains the official ingots of 50 leading banks of the world, each from a different nation. Each ingot was minted by John Pinches and bears the hall-marks of the London Assay Office. These Assay Marked sets were issued in a limited edition.

NOTE: Not to be confused with the Franklin Mint International Bank Ingot set.

Certified November 1, 1975.  The sixth annual Rockwell Christmas plate.

32mm in diameter. This was the first commemorative medal ever authorized by an America's Cup Committee throughout the 130+ year existence of the historic trophy. The gold proof medal was available only to Franklin Mint Collectors Society members and to members of the New York Yacht Club.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by George T. Morgan.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inauguration and death of Warren G. Harding. 

39mm diameter. Complete set of 40 medals. Minted by The Franklin Mint as a First Edition Proof Set issued under authority of the White House Historical Association, each medal hallmarked. The complete set certified on March 22, 1971.

8" diameter solid sterling silver plate. Limited edition plate issued by The Franklin Mint, from an original work by James Fenwick Lansdowne, Authorized by The National Audubon Society. Housed in original display box and including Certificate of Authenticity dated September 20, 1973.

64mm sterling silver medal protected in a heavy plastic case and housed in presentation box and including a Lucite display stand, with an information booklet and an Official  presentation card.

Complete set of 135 ingots, certified on March 15, 1974. Ingots show the official flag of each country that is a member of the United Nations.
The mini-ingot set was issued a few years later when there were 142 members.
The sizes and weights of the ingots vary so that each ingot conforms to the proportion of the flag it depicts.

Franklin Mint's first annual Christmas ingot, from the Holiday Ingots Collection, which is by far their most popular collection. A new ingot was issued each year from 1970-2003. A 1000 grain ingot was issued every year, and starting in 1974 a 500 grain version was also offered. The ingots originally came in individual small display boxes, but because of the popularity of the ingots, a white display case designed to hold 10 ingots (either 500 or 1000 grain) was offered separately.

Certified November 30, 1978. Set includes 26 individual plates lettered from A-Z, every letter consisting of a flower that starts with that letter. All are in solid sterling silver. This set is Handcrafted with etchings of Flowers and leaves on both front and back of each plate. Each plate is about 1.5 inches in diameter. Set must include the Certificate of Authenticity and the wooden display that the plates go on.

Complete set of 50 medals.Each cover was postmarked on the medal's first day of issue at the post office servicing the site commemorated. The set was issued from 1970-1972. Each medal is a 39 millimeter Proof.

This collection includes 25 coins with 2 stamps and one medal issued by the United States Commemorative Gallery, all housed in Mahogany display box.

There are 5 silver walking Liberty half dollars from 1941 through 1945, 5 silver Washington quarters from 1941 through 1945, 4 Jefferson wartime nickels from 1942 through 1945, 5 silver Mercury dimes from 1941 through 1945, 3 Lincoln Pennies from 1944 through 1946 and 3 - 1943 steel pennies one each from the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco mint.

Also included are the 5 cents Churchill and 3 cents Iwo Jima stamps as well as a 'Efficiency - Honor - Fidelity' bronze colored medal.

26mm. Issued in bronze, aluminum and sterling silver versions, only the silver version having any significant value. These sets came in blue library display binders. 25 medals were in each binder. Three series were produced, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3.

In 1969, the Sun Oil company used the aluminum medals in a promotional program game. There were two series of 25 medals, distinguished by their reverses. Some medals carried an "Instant Winner" reverse, which could be redeemed for cash prizes or bronze sets of medals. Sterling silver sets were offered to collectors.

The collection was available from 1969 to 1970.

The Bronze set consisted of 26 millimeter proofs. Its mintage was 325,024 sets.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by S. Ellis/J. Willson.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate President Franklin Pierce.

Complete set of 12 ingots. Issued 1977. Complete with wooden display case and 12 certificates. Each certificate has the dates and history of each coat of arms.

8" in diameter. Certified March 5, 1973.

Complete set of 50 medals, each 39mm in diameter. Certified September 15, 1971. Two versions were produced: a gold-plated and a silver.

Complete set of 66 ingots.

8" diameter. The first of the annual Bicentennial Plates by The Danbury Mint. Issued in 1973. The total edition was 7500 plates.

A vintage commemorative sterling silver medal and first day of issue envelope with U.S. Harry Truman postage stamp, housed in a folding display booklet and issued in a limited edition by The Danbury Mint in 1973. The postmark on the envelope is the first day of issue for the Harry S Truman 6c postage stamp, which was May 8, 1973.

The medal is struck in a beautiful base relief with an antique finish. It is 1-1/2 inches in diameter and weighs about 42 grams or almost 1 1/2 ounces of sterling silver.

14 karat gold with 26 diamonds, Round Brilliant, Pear, Marquise Shape, approximate total weight .50 carat; one 3.5 mm cultured pearl in center.

The set consists of two 32mm gold-plated medals enclosed within two First Day of Issue stamped envelopes, all housed in a black wallet display.

38 millimeter (1-1/2 inches) diameter medal issued to commemorate the Old Monterey Bicentennial 1770 - 1970. Antique bronze finish. Stamped "Medallic Art Co. NY." on the edge of the medal. Weight ~32 grams. Symbolizing 200 years of California history, this limited edition medallion features a deep relief of Father Sierra, Gaspar de Portola, an Indian, a senorita and an early settler. The reverse shows the facade of Carmel Mission.

Complete set of 24 medals; each is app. 1 3/4" in diameter. Two versions of equal value were issued: a sterling silver and a gold-plate.

One troy ounce pure silver. 50 mm wide by 28 mm tall.

39mm. Complete set of 12 medals. Issued in a sterling silver version and a bronze version, the bronze has little if any value.

32 mm diameter pendant issued to commemorate the Apollo 17 launch. Solid sterling silver.

Complete set of 24. Issued by the Royal Mint of Great Britain as a special set for American Express cardmembers. Each medal measures 45 millimeters across. The complete set of 24 medals was released in three leather-bound editions:
The Early Years
The Years of Preparation
From Wilderness to Power

The medals are guaranteed solid sterling silver, produced to Royal Mint of Great Britain proof standard.

Hand enamelled. Complete set of 50 ingots.

Issued by the Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States. Certified July 28, 1975.

Limited Edition, the twelfth and final replica of the world-famous vintage cars issued by the Franklin Mint in solid sterling silver to a scale of one to forty-three. This authentically detailed 4-1/4 inches long by 1-5/8 inches wide by 1-3/4 inches tall, vintage car replica is a part of the first collection of silver miniatures ever issued by the Mint.

A collection of replica stamps, comprised of 22 KT gold micro-layered on paper stock, and sealed to a First Day of Issue cover, representing great stamps of America, in two binders.

45mm diameter. The complete set is 50 sterling silver medals.

Limited edition, original work of art, sculpted by Robert Glen, one of the world's foremost animal sculptors. Issued by the East African Wildlife Society in cold-cast bronze in 1983 weighing just under 9 pounds.

This authentically detailed, 8 inches tall by 14 inches wide, signed sculpture depicts such realism, undoubtedly due in large part to Glen's love of the African elephant and his enormous familiarity with this species.

Complete with COA and commentary which describes the elephants, the sculpture and the artist.

Housed in a dark blue "Passport" display wallet, this authentic Mexican gold Libertad coin is made of solid 999 fine gold and weighs about 1.57 grams. The certificate of authenticity reads, "Passport to a world of gold coins, this guarantees your Brilliant Uncirculated gold bullion coin is legal tender, recognized by every government around the world."

Solid sterling silver pendant weighing approximately 14 grams, and including a 24" silver color chain which is not included in the weight. Stamped 'STERLING' on its edge. Issued in a strictly limited edition by The Franklin Mint in 1973 and designed by William Shoyer of The Franklin Sculptor's Studio. Housed in a jeweler display case and including a description brochure describing the piece.

Limited edition, 64mm diameter, pure 999 silver medal with high relief and antique finish. Edgemarked with serial number, Medallic Art Co. and .999+ pure silver.

The 50 medals in this collection commemorative the best-known and most revered of Canada's great landmarks. Most of the landmarks have never before been depicted in medallic form.

Each medal is a 45mm sterling silver proof. Issued from 1974-1977.

Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 20,000 medals. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver proof Sleepy medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937. 1-1/2 inch medal is encased in a hard plastic coin holder, housed inside a velvet display box with a serially numbered Certificate of Authenticity certified 6/1/87.

45mm. Antique finish, High relief. In original brown plastic, felt-lined display.

8" diameter.

39mm in diameter. 32 grams of solid sterling silver. Minted by the Franklin Mint in limited edition to commemorate the Apollo 15 space expedition. Certified September 13, 1971.

39mm. Issued in both bronze and sterling, price shown is for sterling version only. Set of 36 medals, each mounted on a blue-grey card, and all contained in a special black binder with plastic pocket for each medal.

The Hamilton Mint produced this set of 50 ingots in a limited edition of 20,000 housed in a walnut display case, with booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. The front of each ingot has a scene celebrating the beauty and majesty of America. The back of each ingot has "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL", a brief note about the scene, and a troy oz / purity stamp.

8" diameter. Certified August 20, 1975. An original design created expressly for this limited edition by Rene Restoueix and is the second issue in The Franklin Mint's first collection of champleve plates.

Limited Edition, the seventh of twelve replicas of world-famous vintage cars issued by the Franklin Mint in solid sterling silver to a scale of one to forty-three. 

This authentically detailed 3-1/2 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/8 inches tall, vintage car replica is apart of the first collection of silver miniatures ever issued by the Mint.

Large 63mm (2-1/2 inches) diameter limited, serially numbered medal in .999 fine silver, issued to commemorate the journey to China by Richard M. Nixon.

1000 grains of .925 fine silver each. Ingots were issued each starting in 1971 and ending in 1978. Made available only to Members of the Franklin Mint Collectors Society. This is the third annual Franklin Mint Father's Day Commemorative, encased in clear Lucite, contoured to hold the ingot as a slight angle of the most effective visual display.

39mm. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver versions. Complete set of 120 medals. The Judaic Heritage Society issued this series of medals to honor 120 great people, places and events in the history of the Jewish people. A distinguished board of advisors chose the subjects to be honored. Each medal bears the subscriber's personal serial number on its edge. An annual award medal (not part of the regular series) was issued in 1973-1975, to honor the person who contributed meaningly to the Jewish people.

8" diameter.

Only issued in bronze.

Solid Bronze. The Rockefeller Vice Presidential Inaugural Medal was commissioned by the Select Inaugural Medal Committee headed by Senator Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon. It was struck by Medallic Art Company. This medallion is 2-3/4 inches in diameter.

The medal was sculpted in high-relief---one of the highest ever produced on any Inaugural medal. In fact,  it was multiplied at least three times more than traditional art medals.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Sinnock.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inaugurations and presidency of Harry S. Truman.

Complete set of 28 coins in a red display box. (14) 5 Rubles coins and (14) 10 Rubles coins. Coins are .900 fine silver.

45mm diameter. Gold-plated medal issued to commemorate the journey to Russia by Richard M. Nixon. Certified June 20, 1972.

Each ingot measures app. 10mm x 18.6mm. Price is for the complete set of 50 ingots.

In cooperation with the leading gold producers of North America, the mint issued this collection of 50 official ingots of North America's gold producing mines. Each 24KT gold ingot represents one of the 50 leading mines of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The name of each gold mine appears on the obverse of its ingot. The reverse carries the name of the owner/operator of the mine, together with any official company emblem, and an engraved outline map showing the mine's location.

Individual ingots were minted for the actual gold producers for the use of their own staff or customers. The mint was granted exclusive privilege of issuing the complete set of 50 ingots to collectors. The set of 50 ingots was issued in a collectors chest of polished hardwood and genuine leather. It included a transparent locking security cover, and space inside the chest lid to store background information on each ingot. The owner's personal signature could also be inscribed on the chest. The set was certified on June 1, 1977.

8" diameter.

8" diameter.   Second Annual American Bicentennial collector plate; solid sterling silver plate etched and inlaid with 24 karat gold. Issued in 1974. The total edition was 7500 plates.

26 mm. Franklin Mint produced medals/coins for individuals in what they called "private mintings." Each coin has imprinted on the reverse "From the Private Treasury of --- ." Each coin wegihs 100 grains of sterling silver.

39mm. Authenticity certified by the United Nationals Postal Administration. Issued in an annual series of 5 medallic cachet, the set contained within a pale blue leatherette library display case with plastic sheets for holding each cover. The series began in 1972 and ended in 1979.

In original box with certificate of authenticity.

39mm. Price is per medal. Dozens of medals were issued to honor various landmarks or causes by the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

Collection of 50 of the World's Greatest Banknotes. This was a First Edition Proof Set issued in limited edition by the Franklin Mint. The collection includes a case 21" x 10" that holds the 50 Sterling Silver Banknotes.

One ounce 999 fine silver.

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT. Certified October 31, 1979. Gold pendant issued to commemorate Pope John Paul II's first visit to the United States as Supreme Pontiff and his address before the General Assembly of the United Nations on October 2, 1979.

39mm diameter medal is stamped 18KT GOLD on its edge. Housed in a special Franklin Mint display box and with Certificate of Authenticity dated March 1, 1974. Solid 18KT gold weighing 16 grams. This historic, vintage and limited edition piece was issued by The Franklin Mint in 1974 to commemorate the historic near-Earth passing of the Comet Kohoutek, which at the time was considered 'the comet of the century.'

Minted in micron thin 23 karat gold overlaid on paper. 20,000 sets were produced. The First Stamps Ever issued In Solid 23 Karat Gold to Honor The Great Nations Of The World. An Official Philatelic Offering of Staffa Scotland. Book dimensions are a 8 by 6 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches. Includes 23 pages which are double sided and include the name of the country and a stamp on the front page and a brief one page which has facts about gold mining and other interesting information for each country.

Sterling silver. 8" diameter.

Housed in a dark blue display wallet, this limited edition inaugural medal was released February 22, 1977. It is made of 10KT gold and weighs about 3.2 grams. It was issued to commemorate the inauguration of Jimmy Carter as President of the United States.

The complete set has 100 medals. The medals are 51mm or 2 inches in diameter. Issued in both sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver, with the gold-plated version worth slightly more.

39mm. Complete set of 12 medals. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver versions the bronze having little if any value.

Collector's kit includes gloves, tongs, and magnifying glass.

39mm. Set of 12 in a display binder. Both the medal and the postage stamp are combined on a special envelope, which was postmarked on the stamp's first day of issue, at the Post Office of first issue, in the city and country of origin.

39mm medals, 51 in a complete set. Issued in both gold-plated and sterling silver versions.

Complete set of 42 ingots in a glass-covered wooden case with blue felt lining.. Ingots measure 1.25 x 1.25; 1.25 x 1.87; 1.25 x 1.35; and 1.25 x 2.50. Each ingot is at least 1 inches wide.

Each sterling silver plate, 8" in diameter,  is individually numbered, hallmarked, and authenticated. The plate is struck in bas-relief.

The EASTER CHRIST plate is the first work Dali ever created especially for reproduction in a precious metal plate. And The Lincoln Mint's skilled craftsmen have painstakingly reproduced every line, every flourish, every dimension and have succeeded in capturing the very spirit of this most special work.

26mm. Issued in bronze, aluminum and sterling silver versions, only the silver version having any significant value. These sets came in blue library display binders. 25 medals were in each binder. Three series were produced, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3.

In 1969, the Sun Oil company used the aluminum medals in a promotional program game. There were two series of 25 medals, distinguished by their reverses. Some medals carried an "Instant Winner" reverse, which could be redeemed for cash prizes or bronze sets of medals. Sterling silver sets were offered to collectors.

The collection was available from 1969 to 1970.

The Bronze set consisted of 26 millimeter proofs. Its mintage was 325,024 sets.

Complete set of 25 stamp-shaped ingots.

Each ingot measures 2-1/8 x 1-1/8". Complete set of 75 ingots. Certified November 1, 1977 by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of closed circuit racing.

Bronze. 2.5 inch diameter, 1/4 inch thick, 145 gram medal.

Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 20,000 medals. 1/2 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver proof medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937. 30 mm medal is encased in a hard plastic coin holder on a serially numbered Certificate of Authenticity card, certified 6/1/87.

45mm diameter. Silver medal issued to commemorate the journey to Russia by Richard M. Nixon. Certified June 20, 1972.

38mm diameter. Sterling silver medal issued to commemorate the inauguration of Ronald Reagan President of the United States.

37mm medal with antique finish housed in heavy plastic holder with 8 un-cancelled 8 cents stamps. Medal is edgemarked: MACO-NY-FINE SILVER-.999+

Complete set of 100. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver. The Bronze version has little if any value.

39mm in diameter. Certified July 3-6, 1986.

Each medal is about the size of a dime or about 15mm. The set was also produced in bronze and 18K gold. The bronze set has little or no value. Price shown is for complete set of 38 sterling silver medals, antique finish, high relief.

App. 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" high. 

Complete set of 50 ingots. 1000 grain ingots, each measuring about 1.5 inch by .85 inch. Certified November 22, 1971.

39 mm diameter.

Complete set of 36 medals, each measuring 45mm in diameter. Issued from 1976-1978.

In 1922, the beautiful treasures buried in the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen more than 3000 years ago were discovered. In November, 1976, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., many of these treasures were on special display in a public exhibition --- the first in a series of exhibitions held in major art museums throughout the U.S., arranged through the courtesy of the Egyptian Museum, Egypt's national museum. This collection of 36 medals was issued in tribute to Egypt's ancient art heritage in connection with the public exhibition. Each of the 36 medals depicts one of the golden treasures created for the Pharaoh, and these works of art are among the most beautiful and most important of these treasures. The reverse bears the title of the work, together with the symbol of the Egyptian Museum.

Certified May 15, 1975. Each medal 39mm (1-1/2") in diameter. Complete set of 12 medals. Was produced in both a gold-plated and a sterling version.

45mm. Complete set of 50 medals.

38mm diameter. Issued to commemorate the recapture of the America's Cup on February 4, 1987.

On February 4, 1987, the American 12-meter yacht Stars and Stripes recaptured the America's Cup with a 4-0 sweep of Australian defender Kookaburra III. The prize was lost to Australia in 1983, after 132 years in American hands.

Limited Edition. One of 12 original sculptures from The People of Old West series that was sculptured by Mico Kaufman. Issued by the American Sculpture Society, cast by hand in Solid Fine Pewter, in 1976.

This authentically detailed and historically authentic 4.5" x 4" sculpture depicts the Indian as a savage warrior. Yes, his ferociousness stems from a feeling that he is simply trying to defend his home and way of life.

39mm. Complete set of 100 medals. Set was issued in a gold-plated version and a sterling silver version, both of equal value.

39mm. Certified May 18, 1981.

10 1/2" tall by 5" in diameter. Fine Venetian cristallo glass vase by Giovanni Cenedese, master glassmaker of of Murano. Hand-blown and hand-engraved with the floral and dove design, as well as the designer's own signature. Also included is the commentary with information about the making of Venetain glass and the vase's designer as well as the COA.

Includes commemorative coin and first day of issue envelope, housed in a white plastic folding display wallet.

19mm. Inaugurated President of the United States of America on January 20, 1953.

This is the second annual plate in the Thanksgiving series. It is an original work of art created especially for this plate by the gifted artist Stevan Dohanos. 8" diameter. Certified September 15, 1973.

1976 limited edition ingot with first day cover, commemorating the inaugural flight of the Air France Concorde jet.

The Bicentennial Council of the 13 Original States, which represents the official Bicentennial Commissions of all 13 of the states that founded our nation, issued this gold medal, sculptured by Gilroy Roberts. It was also made available as a gold pendant, with the same design.

The edition was minted in 500 Fine Gold (32,306 mintage); and was issued in 1976.

Each medal is 19 millimeters in diameter.

Set of 3 sterling silver medals each measuring 1-1/2" in diameter. Also produced in bronze and gold-plated sterling. The bronze set has no value. The gold-plated set has the same value as the sterling silver set. A commemoration of the orderly transition of Presidential power of August 8-9, 1974. Richard M Nixon Announces his resignation on August 8, 1974 and Gerald R Ford is inaugurated on August 9, 1974.

100 pewter sculptures. An official issue of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Original works of art created exclusively for this collection by Ron Hinote, one of America's leading sculptors of military miniatures. 

8" in diameter.

39mm.

39mm. In black plastic display wallet.

8" diameter.

39mm in diameter.

Each medal is a 45mm gold-coated sterling silver proof. Complete set of 50 medals was issued from 1974-1979.

Le Medallier, S.A., of Paris, the mint's French affiliate, minted this series of 50 medals. The collection commemorated the 100th anniversary exhibition and honors the 50 greatest works of Impressionistic art. A distinguished international board of scholars and art historians chose the subjects to be honored. Each medal bears the mintmark of Le Medaillier, and the official government hallmark of the Republic of France.

A set of 20 medals which depict each of the various stages of the Apollo moon mission were minted in 1970. A total of 4,967 sets were issued containing silver that was thought to have been carried around the moon. After learning this to be incorrect, The Franklin mint requested the subscribers to return their medals for destruction. The replacement medals were struck from a special lot of silver containing metal that was personally carried by the astronauts around the moon. A total of 3,698 of the original sets were returned for replacement. A small horizontal line was added above the mintmark to distinguish the replacement medals from the originals.

Each medal is 32 millimeters in diameter.

4 medal collection, all with matching serial numbers. Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 10,000 proof sets. (4) 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver 1-1/2 inch proof medals: 1928, 1932, 1978, and 1989. Commemorative set includes silver medals, Certificates of Authenticity,  and ve31lveteen display case.

A set of 50 silver ingots commemorating historic events of the American Revolution.

38 millimeters (about 1-1/2") in diameter. 27 grams of solid sterling silver. Issued by the United Nations as its second annual Peace Medal on United Nations Day, October 24, 1972.

Doves Of Peace, minted with a gem proof finish in solid sterling silver. This is one of four medals struck in limited edition by the Franklin Mint to commemorate the 1971 holiday season. The Franklin Mint holiday medals were an annual tradition starting in 1965 and lasting until the mid seventies.

Hamilton Mint issued these .999 fine ingots each year starting in 1974. Price is per ingot.

8" diameter.

45mm. Complete set of 100 medals issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Vatican Museums. The art collections of the Vatican are among the richest and most important in the world. The Galleries, Buildings and Museums of the Vatican contain thousands of masterpieces -- ranging from sculptures of classical antiquity through the frescoes and paintings of the Renaissance to modern works of art. To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Vatican Museums, the oldest of the world's great museums, the 100 outstanding art treasures of the Vatican were selected with the assistance of an Advisory Board, composed of nine Curators and Historians of the Vatican.

The 100 medal set was available from 1976 to 1984.

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT. Gold medal issued to commemorate the journey to Russia by Richard M. Nixon. Certified June 20, 1972.

Various sizes, casinos and denominations, up to $5 and also foreign currencies. None are made of silver or gold. 72 different.

6" x 2-1/2". Issued each year starting in 1990s. There are three troy ounces in a troy quarter pound.

39mm. Complete set of 100 medals. This series of medals was issued to commemorate the greatest scientists and greatest scientific achievements in the history of science. The scientists to be honored were chosen in consultation with 33 of the world's outstanding scientific associations, institutes and universities. The set was issued from 1974-1981.

38mm. Philadelphia Mint. 1973 American Revolution, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry, Commemorative 92.5% Sterling Silver Proof preserved in a hard plastic shell and displayed in a velvet-lined and hinged display case, and including certificates of authenticity.

32mm. Complete set of 100 medals. The Living History Center was founded in Philadelphia during America's Bicentennial year. Its purpose was to dramatize the great events and people of our nation's history, and to help instill a greater appreciation of America's rich heritage. In keeping with this purpose, the Center established the American Hall of Fame, where 100 of the greatest men and women in America's history are commemorated. This exhibit was dedicated on Independence Day, July 4, 1977. As part of this tribute, the Center authorized the issuance of this official collection of 100 commemorative medals.

Each medal honors one of the great men and women enshrined in the Hall. The original designs were created exclusively for this collection. Each work of art combines a sculptured portrait of the American being honored with a scene symbolizing a major achievement of that person's career. Each subscriber received a custom-designed hardwood collector's chest to house and display the 100 medals.

The set was issued from 1977-1985. Each medal is 32 millimeters in diameter and is 24K gold electroplate on sterling silver.

51mm diameter, 4mm thickness. Gold-plated Bronze. 2.4 ounces each. Complete set is 50 medals.

Bronze.

10mm. Pure 999 Platinum.

Limited edition, signed, original work of art, sculpted by Robert Glen, one of the world's foremost animal sculptors. Issued by the East African Wildlife Society in cold-cast bronze in 1984 weighing just under 9 pounds.

This authentically detailed, 6 1/2 inches tall by 15 inches wide, sculpture depicts such realism, undoubtedly due in large part to Glen growing up in Kenya and his enormous familiarity with this species.

This series of 50 medallic cachets depicts 50 of the most memorable events of American Western history. The set was issued from 1974-1978. Each medal is a 39 millimeter Proof.

38mm diameter. Issued to commemorate the return of Haley's Comet in 1986.

39mm. Complete set of 24 medals issued in sterling silver or gold-plate, each of equal value.

Limited edition, 8" diameter solid sterling silver plate, individually numbered, hallmarked, and authenticated. Certified February 15, 1973. This was the first solid sterling silver collector's plate in a series of four bird plates produced as an official issue of the Nation Audubon Society. The design is an original work of art created especially for this plate by the distinguished wildlife artist, James Fenwick Lansdowne. The plates in this series were issued quarterly during 1970 and 1971.

38mm diameter. Issued to commemorate the historic Presidential campaign of Jimmy Carter.

Complete set of 50 ingots, each measuring app. ~1" x 1-1/2".

10mm, solid platinum mini-coin in Mint issued red wallet display with numbered COA.

Issued in 1976. 1 3/4" x 7/8" x 1/8".

Complete set of 12. Each medal is 39 millimeters in diameter. The edition was also minted in 18KT Gold. Issued in 1976.

The set was issued in both sterling and pewter versions. Price shown is for the sterling version. The July 4 medal is 43mm in diameter, while the other 59 medals are 39mm or 1-1/2" in diameter. The medals are very high relief, antique finish, and well-designed. The complete set is 60 medals. The entire set was housed in a deluxe wooden box.

13mm. Complete set of 80 mini-coins.
The official medallic portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies of the U.S. as authorized by the White House Historical Association (WHHA) were engraved and struck in miniature for a special collection of sterling silver mini-coins.  The portraits on the mini coins are outstanding historical works of art created by 2 of the world's leading medallic sculptors. Gilroy Roberts and Harold Faulkner. These are the medallic portraits which have previously appeared on the medals authorized by the WHHA and issued several years ago 

Gilroy Roberts created the 38 presidential portraits, and Harold Faulkner created the portraits of the 43 First Ladies. All 80 portraits have been individually reviewed and authenticated by the Curator of the White House, Mr. Clement Couger. A hardwood display case, with a transparent top was provided to each subscriber.

Limited Edition, the eleventh of twelve replicas of world-famous vintage cars issued by the Franklin Mint in solid sterling silver to a scale of one to forty-three. Weighs about 148 grams of pure sterling silver. This authentically detailed 3-1/2 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide by 1-5/8 inches tall, vintage car replica is apart of the first collection of silver miniatures ever issued by the Mint.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by John Gadsby Champan.o

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate President Jame Polk.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Mortiz Furst.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate Martin Van Buren as the 8th President of the United States.

Argor SA was an important gold and silver refiner based in Chiasso, Ticino, Switzerland. Argor SA was aquired by UBS in 1973, now the company trades under the Argor Heraeus SA name following a joint venture with Heraeus in 1986.
Their main production facility is now based in Mendrisio (also in Ticino, Switzerland), where they refine silver, gold, platinum and palladium in addition to producing investment grade bars for wholesale and retail markets. They also have international branch offices in Germany, Italy and Chile.

Each medal is 39mm in diameter. This was The Silver Mint's own medallic tribute to our country's 200th Anniversary. The obverse design, sculptured by Alfred Rapoport, features Mount Rushmore and the Liberty Bell. The reverse design depicts Paul Revere in front of the United States land form.

Matched sets, one pure .999 silver, one pure .999 silver electroplated with 24K gold and one bronze medal, were edgemarked with the same serial number. Limited Edition of 5000. 

39mm. Complete set of 2 coins as follows: Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson from the International Numismatic Agency, New York City. Both coins are .925 sterling silver with 24 karat gold electroplate.

Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of only 1,000 medals. 2nd in the set of 7 Disney Around The World series medals. 5 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver proof medal.

20 millimeters.

Limited Edition. One of 12 original sculptures from The People of Old West series that was sculptured by Mico Kaufman. Issued by the American Sculpture Society, cast by hand in Solid Fine Pewter, in 1976.

This authentically detailed and historically authentic 4.75" x 2.75" sculpture depicts the sheriff's stern face which reveals his determination to continue his lonely battle to maintain law and order, and also his fear that the confrontation that he is marching into may be his last. The piece reflects every fascinating feature of the clothing and equipment of a sheriff who risked their life to explore and settle in the American West.

Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 15,000 medals. 1st in the set of 7 Disney Around The World series medals depicting Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Snow White, and Dopey on the obverse and Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy on the reverse. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver 1-1/2 inch proof medal.

10mm. This mini-coin is the 37th coin minted as part of the Franklin Mint Mini-Coin Presidential Collection. 

39mm. Complete set of 17 medals.

Complete set of 10 ingots.

This collection features 10 original works of art created exclusively for this collection by Norman Rockwell, forming an enduring tribute to American"s greatest storyteller, Mark Twain. The face of each ingot captures a memorable scene from one of the greatest stories of Mark Twain-- portrayed in the inimitable style of Norman Rockwell. The reverse of each ingot bears Mark Twain's signature, and the title of the ingot.

Coins are hermetically sealed in mylar on a protective display card, a velvet lined display case is included, along with a certificate of authenticity dated January 31, 1979, and all is housed in a white cardboard jeweler box.

The 1979 Gold Piece Proof Set consists of serially numbered one-ounce, half-ounce and quarter-ounce Franklin Mint Gold Pieces. Each gold piece was minted of 24 karat (.999 fine) gold with a full proof finish by The Franklin Mint and bears a guarantee of its weight and purity on its obverse.

The Franklin Mint Gold Piece was sculpted by the great American artist Gilroy Roberts and was coined entirely by American craftsmen. All three sizes bear Roberts' world-famous portrait of Benjamin Franklin, along with the guarantee of weight and purity. The reverses feature a new Gilroy Roberts sculpture of the American Eagle.

Proof Sets were issued in a strictly limited edition of 2500 sets.

Peace Enduring, minted with a gem proof finish in solid sterling silver. This is one of four medals struck in limited edition by the Franklin Mint to commemorate the 1974 holiday season. The Franklin Mint holiday medals were an annual tradition starting in 1965 and lasting until the mid seventies.

39mm. Complete set of 50 medals. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver. The bronze version has little or no value.
The International Olympic Committee, the official organization that directs and coordinates all Olympic activities issued this collection of 50 medals in tribute to the Olympic spirit, and to the great individual heroes and heroines of the modern Olympics. The face of each medal portrays the significant event or outstanding performance that made Olympic history. The reverse of the medal describes the lasting  significance of that event or performance,in the language of the host country. The collection  includes both the Summer and Winter Olympics, from 1896 to 1976. The gold and sterling silver medals are serially numbered. 

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Gilroy Roberts.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the 1957 inauguration and second term presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower with the title of his inaugural speech "Atoms For Peace" on the reverse.

The 2nd in a series of 7 medals (plus 1 exclusive theme park medal) commemorating a very special mouse's 60th anniversary. Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 30,000 proof sets. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver 1-1/2 inch proof medal. Commemorative set includes silver medal, collectors edition book, faux suede deluxe display book, and storage/gift box.

The decorative replica Miner's Transit by the Franklin Mint is an official presentation of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage. It is the first ever precision-engineered re-creation of an actual miner's transit used during the California Gold Rush and is now housed in the museum's own collection.

This piece has solid brass components atop veined green marble affixed to a mahogany stained wood base. Brass plate is engraved '150th Anniversary Gold Rush Miner's Transit'.

The transit measures approximately 11 inches tall and consists of three parts: the transit, tripod and the base. The compass is fully fictional.

A 39mm solid sterling silver medal attached to a First Day of Issue envelope with a 1975 Apollo Soyuz U.S. postage stamp, the stamp is postmarked July 17, 1975, the exact date of the hook-up. The set is housed in a special windowed display, and including a 4-page pamphlet describing the event. Issued by The Franklin Mint in 1975 to honor the first U.S. / Soviet Joint Space Mission. The medal weighs about 20 grams.

Complete set of 167 mini ingots of sterling silver coated with a thin plating of 24 Karat gold. Limited edition of 25,000 sets.

39mm. Complete set of 14 medals gold-plated sterling silver.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8  ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by William and Charles Barber.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inaugurations and first and second term presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.

39mm. Dated May 10, 1975. Contained in a black plastic presentation wallet. This cachet is the Official Second Continental Congress Bicentennial Medal, issued by the Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania, and this cachet was postmarked at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, on May 10, 1975 --- the 200th anniversary of its opening session.

Sterling silver. 8" diameter. Certified March 20, 1972.

39mm diameter. Pendant is stamped 18KT. Weighs roughly 16 grams of solid 18KT gold.

Issued in both silver and bronze. The bronze version has little or no value. Complete set of 10 ingots in a custom display plaque. "The Bill of Rights Ingots are being issued as an historic commemoration of this great document and the individual liberties it guarantees to each American."

Certified April 1, 1981. Complete set of 50 very thin medals on parchment paper notes and contained in a display binder.

8" in diameter.

45mm.

Limited Edition collector plate authorized by The White House Historical Association and issued by The Franklin Mint. 8" diameter solid sterling silver plate weighs app. 180 grams or 5.6 troy ounces. Housed in original presentation Library Case inside white storage box. Includes Certificate of Authenticity dated March 4, 1974.

38mm diameter. Gold-plated silver medal issued to commemorate the first meeting of Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan on American soil, on September 10, 1987.

Each ingot weighs 2500 grains. Complete set is 36 ingots. A separate issue of 2 ingots, Ford and Carter, was issued later. Price shown is for the set of 36.

40mm. Antique finish. We have seen both gold-plated sterling and sterling sets. Complete set of 200 silver medals, stamped "STERLING SILVER and Danbury Mint" on the edge. Each medal commemorates a major event from each year of 200 years of American history.

39mm. Issued  in gold-plate or sterling silver. Complete set of 24 medals.

Complete set of 10 medallic stamps in a black display box. Certified February 5, 1980. The 1980 United States Olympic Postage Stamps in Solid Sterling Silver are the first silver postage stamps ever issued under the authorization of the United States Postal Service. These were minted by The Franklin Mint under authorization of the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee.

Complete set of 12 triangle-shaped ingots.

The complete set is 100 medals issued in a two volume set. Each medal is a 51 millimeter Proof, 24K gold electroplate coating on sterling silver. The set was issued from 1974-1982.

39mm medals. Complete set of 12 sterling silver medals housed in presentation case.

Complete set of 6 one ounce silver ingots.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by John Ray Sinnock.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the inauguration and presidency of Herbert Hoover. 

Complete set of 10 ingots. Each ingot measures 1-1/8 inch high by 1-7/8 inch wide.

Complete set of 43 gold-plated medals each about 32mm in diameter.

The 4th in a series of 7 medals (plus 1 exclusive theme park medal) commemorating a very special mouse's 60th anniversary. Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 30,000 proof sets. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver 1-1/2 inch proof medal. Commemorative set includes silver medal, collectors edition book, faux suede deluxe display book, and storage/gift box.

Complete set of 50 tiny flags. This collection of 50 ingots depicts the official flags of all 50 states. It was authorized by the National Governor's Conference, which represents the Governor's of all 50 states. The sizes and weights of the ingots vary since they correspond to the original proportions of the flags. A regular size proof edition was issued in 1973-74, and a mini-ingot version was issued in 1975.

Complete set of 12 ingots. Certified September 3, 1974. The set was issued during 1974-1975.

Sterling silver art medal from The Franklin Mint's 1974 Special Commemorative Issues, featuring "Governor George C. Wallace". Measures 39mm in diameter, this high relief proof medal contains approximately 24.9 grams (.80 troy ounces) of sterling silver. In clear plastic holder with display mount.

51mm. Includes First Annual Proof medal, 65 grams of .99 silver, Certificate of Authenticity, and original Hamilton Mint display box.

39mm. High relief. Dated 1973 on edge. Reverse states: "Skylab, the world's first manned space station, will aid man's efforts to understand his own planet as well as as the universe that surrounds it."

8" diameter.

39mm. Complete set of 20 medals. Sterling silver or Goldplate on Sterling versions were issued.

This series of 100 medals, in 5 annual series of 20, paid tribute to great patriots from important eras of American History. The men and women so enshrined were elected to this honor in public balloting conducted by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pa. A complete set of all 100 medals is on permanent display at Freedoms Foundation. The face of each medal bears a portrait of the honored patriot as he or she is best remembered by the American public. The symbol of the Freedoms Foundation, a study of George Washington at prayer at Valley Forge, appears on the reverse of each medal. 

Some of these ingots have purity markings, others do not. We have confirmed that these are 999 fine silver ingots. Originally issued in 1976, this collection is entitled "The Treasury of American Folklore", and attractively depicts 24 memorable figures from America's past, including Wyatt Earp, John Henry, and Buffalo Bill, to name a few. Was produced in both silver and gold-plated silver versions.

BRONZE and STERLING editions were produced, price shown is for STERLING, the BRONZE set has little if any value. 32 millimeter (about 1 1/4" across) medals. 100 in a complete set. Issued by Franklin Mint Canada.

Large ingot measuring 4 inches wide by 2 inches high and guaranteed to contain at least 2000 grains (4.16 troy ounces) of pure 999 fine silver. Minted with Proof finish by The Franklin Mint under the auspices of The Independence Hall Association to honor the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  House in a deluxe display frame with felt backing and white outer paperboard sleeve with Certificate of Authenticity dated December 5, 1975.

Complete set of 100 ingots, each app. 1" x 2". These are gold-plated bronze ingots. The gold-plating is thinner than a human hair and thus not of significant value. Because the ingots are primarily bronze and not silver, there is little demand for this set.

Complete set is 100 ingots.

Limited edition medal issued to commemorate the Lighting of the Paschal Fire by St. Patrick at Teamhair Breagh in 433 A.D.  39mm diameter medal made of pure Irish 999 fine silver weighing about 25 grams. Includes a First Day of Issue postal cachet, a certificate of authenticity printed on the reverse side of the envelope, and an information card describing the medal and the event; all are enclosed in a special green plastic storage wallet.

Complete set of 56 ingots, each measuring app. 1-1/4" wide by 1-3/4" high; housed on trays in a solid wooden display case, and with certificate of authenticity. The set was available in both a 24KT gold-plated version and a 999 fine silver version.

39mm. Collection of 18 silver medals, each attached to a first day of issue envelope. Entire set housed in a black cloth board library display case.

39mm. Complete set of 50 medals, each attached to a first day stamped envelope. The entire set was stored in a large blue binder with pockets for the envelopes to fit in. Each medal honored the heritage of each of the 50 states.

8" diameter. 'The Prospector' by Gus Shafer, is a base-relief plate sculpted in sterling silver. The prospector is a placer miner, shown washing his pan to extract the gold dust or nuggets from the sand and gravel at the bottom of a small stream.

38mm.

Bronze. The James R. Beam Distilling Company embedded this series of 6 medals on their collector's bottles. The medals, which were struck uniface, honored the patriots of the American Revolution.

The edition was minted in Franklin bronze, and was issued in 1970.

Each medal is 32 millimeters in diameter.

Set of 10 sterling silver medallion engravings of the Ten Commandments by the renowned artist Chaim Gross, presented in a walnut wooden display box with a gold plated engraved plate on the top of display box with the words, "The Ten Commandments," by Chaim Gross. The sculpture Chaim Gross, has his name engraved on each medal. On the rim of each medal are the words, " Charter Edition, .925,Sterling Medal Arts Co. Each medallion is 2 inches in diameter. The dimensions of the box are12.5x5.5x0.5 inches.

Franklin Mint's fifth annual Christmas ingot, from the Holiday Ingots Collection, which is by far their most popular collection. A new ingot was issued each year from 1970-2003. A 1000 grain ingot was issued every year, and starting in 1974 a 500 grain version was also offered. The ingots originally came in individual small display boxes, but because of the popularity of the ingots, a white display case designed to hold 10 ingots (either 500 or 1000 grain) was offered separately.

Bicentennial Medal Commemorating the Declaration of Independence. 38mm diameter. Dated 1976 with Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on reverse. This coin weighs ~31 grams and is .925 silver.

This 39mm (1-1/2") diameter sterling silver medal with a beautiful frosty proof finish is attached to a first day of issue postal cover with a Vatican City postage stamp attached and is postmarked August 1, 1976. Housed in a red wallet display booklet.

Complete Set of eight 999 fine silver medallions.

Complete set of 4 medals. Issued in both bronze and sterling silver. Each medal is app. 32mm in diameter and weighs about 14.5 grams. Medals include California Condor, Peregrine Falcon, Texas Red Wolf, and Devils Hole Pupfish. Less than 800 sets in sterling silver and 300 sets in bronze were produced due to economic crisis and sluggish sales.

8" tall by 9" in diameter. Fine porcelain vase by the great Japanese artist, Haruo Momoki. Created in the traditional style of the Suiboku brush painters, the artist-original design depicts a single branch of the plum blossom tree silhouetted against a crescent moon with 24 karat gold accents. The artists personal hanko has been hand-stamped on the vase itself, and a specially-written commentary about the vase's design is included. Also included is the original hardwood display base and certificate of authenticity.

8" diameter.

Complete set of 18 ingots. Kabuki is the great traditional drama of Japan. It has been called the most perfect and complete form of theatrical expression in all the world. The official Japanese Kabuki Theatre in Tokyo commissioned The Franklin Mint's affiliate in Japan to create this collection of 18 ingots. Each ingot portrays the most dramatic moment from one of the greatest Kabuki dramas. The original designs for these ingots were created expressly for this collection by the official artist of the Japanese Kabuki Theater, Shojiro Hara. Each of the designs has been authenticated for historical accuracy by Japan's foremost Kabuki scholar, Professor Toshio Kawataka. The reverse is in Japanese, with special translations in English prepared for the accompanying literature which, like the ingots, has its own distinctive Japanese storage case. Issued 1976-1978. Each ingot measures 1" x 1 1/2".

Originally came in a black presentation box.

Both Sterling and 999 sets were produced. Complete set of 36 medals, housed in a brown slipcase with gold-embossed lettering. Each medal is 39 mm (1 1/2 inches) and marked 999 or STERLING in tiny print on the edge.This set was produced by Lincoln Mint in 1971.

Complete set of 12 ingots. Winslow Homer is perhaps the greatest artist America has ever produced. His works, ranging from portrayals of American country life to seascapes of power and beauty, have inspired generations of Americans. His realism captured the freshness and vigor of rural America 100 years ago. He has been called "the greatest pictorial poet of outdoor life in the 19th century America", and the "most American" artist who ever lived. In tribute to this great artist, this collection of 12 ingots portraying 12 of Winslow Homer's most famous works was issued. The ingots are exceptionally large, measuring more than 3" long by 2" wide. The face of each ingot presents the masterpiece in finely sculptured detail. The reverse identifies the work and the date of its creation. Each subscriber received a matched set of two framable display plaques plus a deluxe library case. The set was issued in 1977.

62 millimeter (2-3/8 inches) diameter medal issued to commemorate the California Bicentennial 1769 - 1969. Antique bronze finish. Stamped "Medallic Art Co. NY." on the edge of the medal. Weight ~125 grams. Symbolizing 200 years since the founding of California, this limited edition medallion features a deep relief of a grizzly bear on its front, and a montage of settlers and personages on the reverse.

76mm (3 inches) in diameter, 3/16 inches thick. Approximately 8 ounces of solid bronze. High relief, antique finish, designed by Mortiz Furst.

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate John Quincy Adams as the 6th President of the United States.

Issued October 22, 1972 to commemorate the 1972 World Series.

Complete set of 142 mini ingots.

45mm. Complete set of 16 medals. 24KT gold on sterling silver. Only one version of this set was produced.

Complete set of 50 sterling silver ingots. The set was issued from 1974-1978. Each ingot measures 2.1" x 1.5".

44mm. Complete set of 12 medals.

39mm. High relief.

39mm. Set of 12 sterling medals in a special black display binder.

39mm. Collection of 11 silver medals, each attached to a first day of issue envelope. Entire set housed in a black cloth board library display case.

Dated 1987. Medal is 64mm or almost 2 1/2" in diameter. Five troy ounces of .999 silver.

Complete set of 24 ingots.

51mm diameter. During the ceremonies in Stockholm Sweden on December 10, 1976 seven distinguished Americans received the world's most coveted award---the Nobel Prize. It was the very first time since the prestigious award was introduced in 1901 that citizens of the United States had received all the Nobel Prizes presented in single year.

The commemorative medal is The Franklin Mint's tribute to that historic event. Sculptured by the distinguished American medalist Gilroy Roberts, it portrays all seven of the Nobel Laureates who brought such honor to their nation. The design also includes 50 stars representing the 50 states of this Bicentennial year. The reverse identifies both the winners and their fields of achievement and bears a special commemorative legend Americans Win Every Nobel Prize Awarded During 1976.

Housed in a dark blue "Passport" display wallet, this authentic Canadian gold maple leaf is made of solid 999 fine gold and weighs about 1.5 grams. The certificate of authenticity reads, "Passport to a world of gold coins, this guarantees your Brilliant Uncirculated gold bullion coin is legal tender, recognized by every government around the world."

39mm. Complete set of 40 medals. Each coin-medal in this collection honors the history, culture and people of the tribe it represents and is designed in close cooperation with the appropriate tribal leaders. Arrangements for this series are coordinated with Indian Tribal Series of Phoenix, Arizona, which reserves the first 5500 specimens for its own subscribers.

For each coin-medal, there was a matching tribal history book written by a distinguished authority of the American Indian. Each book is individually hand-signed by a tribal leader and bears the same matching serial number as the coin medal. The number of proof-quality coin-medals struck for any tribe is limited to 15,000 specimens. Of this number, a maximum of 9500 have been reserved exclusively for established Franklin Mint collectors.

These were produced from 1972 to 1976, ten coin-medals each year. Each coin-medal is 39 millimeters in diameter.

1972: 14,688 minted
1973: 14,513 minted
1974: 10,383 minted
1975: 11,634 minted
1976: 7,260 minted

Nations Represented:
1972: Apache, Sioux, Crow, Obage, Havasupai, Paiute, Navajo, Papago, Yakima, Hopi

1973: Choctaw, Mescalero, Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Kalispel, Chickasaw, Mandan/Arikara/Hidatsa, Oneida, Cocopah

1974: Comanche, Southern Ute, Kenaitze, Chitimach, Ponca, Kickapoo, Quapaw, Kaw, Minnesota Chippewa, Narragansett

1975: ??

1976: Seneca, Hualapia, Couschatta, Missouri Tribe, Pawnee, Eskimo, Ottawa, Modoc, Oklahoma, Wichita

Complete set is 12 ingots. Was produced in both silver and gold-plated silver versions.

57mm. Both Bronze and Sterling editions were issued. Price shown is for the sterling edition, the bronze has little or no value.

39mm. Set of 12 medals in binder consisting of medal #s 25-36.

39mm. Frosted relief. Stamped "International Sterling" on non-reeded edge. Reverse states: "The Scientist - Science is a key to all mysteries, even the innermost secrets of life" and stamped with the Charles A. Lindbergh The Lone Eagle emblem at top.

Complete set of 100 gold-plated sterling silver ingots.

Solid Platinum. 10mm diameter. Issued to commemorate the landing of Viking I on Mars, July 20, 1976. Complete with COA and red display wallet.

39mm. Silver medal issued to commemorate Anwar Sadat's historic visit to Israel. Certified December 9, 1977.

22 millimeter (7/8 inches) diameter limited edition medal comprised of solid 14 karat gold guaranteed to weigh a minimum of 50 grains (~3.3 grams), issued in 1975 by The Danbury Mint to commemorate the joint space flight by the United States and Russia. The medal is housed in a special deluxe display wallet and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity dated September 30, 1975.

8" diameter.

42mm medals. This collection of 50 medals portrays the greatest works of the great Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. An international board of art scholars from the Vatican Museum, the Louvre, and such distinguished universities as Oxford, Munich, Milan, and the University of California assisted in the selection of works to be honored in this collection.

The collection was available from 1974 to 1978.

The Gold on Sterling set consisted of 51 millimeter proofs.

The Sterling set consisted of 42 millimeter proofs.

A mini-coin set was produced in Sterling silver.

32mm diameter, 12 grams. Certified January 20, 1977. Official issue of the Inaugural Committee, is a .999 fine silver proof minted in limited edition by The Franklin Mint.

Complete set of 50 hand-enameled shields with sterling silver and 24 karat gold embellishments, each bearing the coat of arms of one of the great Monarchies on its face. The set is housed in a glass-topped wooden display case.

8" diameter.

Sterling Silver Proof Medal, diameter Approx. 1 1/2" (39mm).

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT.

64mm diameter, bronze medal with high relief and antique finish. Edgemarked Medallic Art Co. NY.

10mm. Complete set of 40 mini coins.

The 7th in a series of 7 medals (plus 1 exclusive theme park medal) commemorating a very special mouse's 60th anniversary. Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 30,000 proof sets. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver 1-1/2 inch proof medal. Commemorative set includes silver medal, collectors edition book, faux suede deluxe display book, and storage/gift box.

Rarities Mint. Limited Edition. 2-3/8 inches, 5 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver proof medal with Santa Mickey on the obverse and Sorcerer Mickey celebrating the New Year on the reverse.

Produced in both a bronze and a sterling silver version. The bronze version has little or no value. 39mm in diameter. Complete set of 50 medals.

The 1971 ornament was the first in an annual Franklin Mint holiday tradition. Each year, a new Christmas ornament containing a medal is introduced. The sculptured designs are based on a traditional Christmas carol. Following the Christmas season, the medal struck for that year will never be minted again.

Issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lindbergh's non-stop flight from New York to Paris. Issued by the Lindbergh Memorial Fund. Set of 7 medals, 6 are 1-1/2" in diameter, 1 is 2" in diameter. Housed in wooden display box. Frosted relief. Each medal is stamped "International Sterling" on non-reeded edge.

39mm. Set of 12 in a display binder. Both the medal and the postage stamp are combined on a special envelope, which was postmarked on the stamp's first day of issue, at the Post Office of first issue, in the city and country of origin.

45mm x 23mm, solid sterling silver art ingot, minted by the Franklin Mint in 1971 to commemorate 10 years of America in space.  The obverse design of the ingot shows an American eagle breaking through the space barrier, while the reverse contains the names, space flights and flight dates of the 28 pioneer American astronauts who seved during the first decade of America's exploration in space. The 1000 grains ingot is hallmarked and comes with a COA.

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT.