Coin Die - Obverse - 1968-S 5c ~ This die was used in the production of the 1968-S proof sets.  On this particular example all of the detail was defaced at the San Francisco Mint except for a slight portion of the rim.  From a hoard of about 3000 dies that included all five denominations offered by New England Rare Coin Galleries in 1972.  When the Mint authorities found out about the release of the dies, new equipment was purchased to melt dies in the future. Dimensions of the hardened steel die are 2" high with a diameter of about 1 1/2". Included is a portion of the original Coin World advertisement dated 13 December 1972.

Medal - 1978 American Numismatic Association Convention ~ Issued in conjunction with the 87th Anniversary Convention held in Houston, Texas, August 21-26, 1978.  Bronze, 1 1/2" diameter.

Medal - American Freedom Train ~ Issued to help fund the bright red-white-and-blue painted American Freedom Train that traveled the country as part of this nation's bicentennial celebration.  For those of you who never had the joy to go aboard, the train exhibited a vast collection of original historical documents, artifacts, and memorabilia that included Benjamin Franklin's draft of the Articles of Confederation, the first bible printed in America, Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, and moon rocks. Bronze, 3" diameter, serial #1742. Sculptured by the renowned Marcel Jovine. Struck by the Medallic Art Company. Included is the original box, medal display stand, flyer, and two unused tickets for boarding in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on 3 October 1975.

Medal - Augustus St. Gaudens ~ Struck as part of the series for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University. Saint-Gaudens was one of the nation's preeminent sculptors whose work includes the magnificent designs for the $10 and $20 of 1907.  Bronze, 3" diameter. Sculptured by Stanley Martineau. Struck by the Medallic Art Company in 1970. Included is the original box and flyer.

Medal - Theodore Roosevelt ~ Struck as part of the series for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University. Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President, was instrumental in the U.S. Mint's implementation of the new coin designs of the early 20th century, especially those of Saint-Gaudens.  Bronze, 3" diameter. Sculptured by Albino Manca. Struck by the Medallic Art Company in 1968. Included is the original box and flyer.

Medal - Bob Womack ~ Struck in 1971 to commemorate the "founder" of the historic gold mining community of Cripple Creek, Colorado.  Bronze, 1 1/2" diameter. Struck by the Medallic Art Company.