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Gold Octagonal Token (Charm) [Unlisted in Lavin] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
Unlisted in Lavin |
| Item Description: |
GOLD 11mm 1901 NY GOLD PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION BUFFALO, OCTAGONAL |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 65 |
| Research: |
View Coin |
Owner Comments
I am aware of only three types of gold tokens or medals from the Expo. There were a few examples of the rare large-size 64mm Hermon MacNeil award medal that were actually struck in gold! J.H. Cline's book on standing liberty quarters (a coin also designed by MacNeil) estimates 10 may have been struck in gold with perhaps one or two extant. The first place American Athletic Union medals are reportedly 12k gold. And then there is this token at the other end of the size spectrum. At 11mm in diameter it is the smallest token from the Expo. These are mostly encountered with a loop at the top and affixed to a pin, bracelet, or other accessory. These seldom appear for sale and a rarity of R6 seems about right.
This example is a beautiful gold gem with lovely luster. The only other graded example I am aware of is an NGC-graded MS64 piece. But on close inspection of the photos from a 2008 Heritage auction, it looks as though the loop may have been removed from that piece.
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GILT Octagonal Token (Charm) [Unlisted in Lavin] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION - LAVIN |
| Item Description: |
11mm 1901 NY GILT BUFFALO LEFT, OCTAGONAL PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Research: |
View Coin |
Owner Comments
Fools gold!
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Electric Tower / Lord's Prayer [Lavin TM01] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION - LAVIN |
| Item Description: |
BRASS 13mm 1901 NY L-TM01 THE LORD'S PRAYER PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Research: |
View Coin |
Owner Comments
Among the many Midway concessions at the Pan was a small stand alone building with a sign promoting "The First Coin Machine Used By U.S. Mint." According to a souvenir card from that exhibit, this medal and TM23 were struck on the first steam coinage press used by the U.S. Mint. The advertisement reads: "The souvenirs struck by this press consist of the small 'Lord's Prayer' Medal, and a Pan-American Medal bearing the Electric Tower on one side, and the Beck design, representing the unity of North and South America, on the reverse side. The former is very unique and interesting, as it is the smallest reproduction of the Lord's Prayer ever struck on metal. Both of these medals are made of a fine composition of metals, plated in gold, and make a very attractive souvenir, both as a keepsake and to wear as a charm, many being used for the latter purpose. Prices: Gold Plated $.25; Sterling Silver (Lord's Prayer only) $.35; Solid Gold (14K) $2.50. Historic Coinage Press Co. 612 Prudential Bldg., Buffalo N.Y." I have never seen a 14k specimen of this or TM23. The prospect of differentiating a gilt brass from a possible gold example among all the surviving look-alike candidates is intriguing!
This is the second smallest token from the Fair measuring 13mm in diameter. This diminutive token is often encountered holed on a stick pin. This medal is scarce and appears perhaps 2 to 3 times a year in auction. Unholed examples are available, but choice examples without hole are rare.
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Silver Electric Tower / Lord's Prayer [Unlisted variety of Lavin TM01] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
Sterling Silver 1901 |
| Grade: |
Select |
Owner Comments
Among the many Midway concessions at the Pan was a small stand alone building with a sign promoting "The First Coin Machine Used By U.S. Mint." According to a souvenir card from that exhibit, this medal and TM23 were struck on the first steam coinage press used by the U.S. Mint. The advertisement reads: "The souvenirs struck by this press consist of the small 'Lord's Prayer' Medal, and a Pan-American Medal bearing the Electric Tower on one side, and the Beck design, representing the unity of North and South America, on the reverse side. The former is very unique and interesting, as it is the smallest reproduction of the Lord's Prayer ever struck on metal. Both of these medals are made of a fine composition of metals, plated in gold, and make a very attractive souvenir, both as a keepsake and to wear as a charm, many being used for the latter purpose. Prices: Gold Plated $.25; Sterling Silver (Lord's Prayer only) $.35; Solid Gold (14K) $2.50. Historic Coinage Press Co. 612 Prudential Bldg., Buffalo N.Y." This is the second smallest token from the Fair measuring 13mm in diameter. This sterling silver piece, the only to appear in the last seven years, sold on eBay December 15, 2019.
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Large Buffalo Charging Left)/ Electric City [Lavin TM06] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION - LAVIN |
| Item Description: |
18mm 1901 NY L-TM06 ELECTRIC CITY PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 65 |
| Research: |
View Coin |
Owner Comments
Interesting pendant medal that almost always comes holed. I am aware of two distinct reverse dies. In one reverse die, the waves of the Niagara River touch the period between "N.Y" while on the other die, the waves end at the "N" in "N.Y."
This type appears infrequently for sale, but is one of the relatively more available of the Pan Am medals. An R4 rating.
This is a beautiful gem with reflective surfaces.
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Large Buffalo Charging Left)/ Electric City (different reverse) [unlisted die variety under Lavin TM06] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States 1901 |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
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| Grade: |
Select |
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Small Buffalo Charging Left)/ Electric City [Lavin TM07] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
BRASS 1901 |
| Grade: |
Genuine |
Owner Comments
Similar to previous pendant medal, but with smaller Buffalo design on the front. These appear far more infrequently then the large buffalo version. Not sure if rarity of appearances is due to the fact that there is not much of a market for these or if there are just not many of these around. Until I learn otherwise, this is an R5 maybe even an R6, though prices may not reflect rarity.
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Buffalo Walking Right)/ Niagara Falls {Aluminum} [Lavin TM08] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
1901 |
| Grade: |
XF Details |
Owner Comments
This is a white metal (aluminum) example, rather than the next entry in the set which is silvered copper. This example has the loop removed at the top and has a been holed (punctured).
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Buffalo Walking Right)/ Niagara Falls {Silvered Copper} [Unlisted in Lavin] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
1901 |
| Grade: |
MS 63 |
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Buffalo Walking Right)/ Niagara Falls {gilt brass} [Lavin TM09] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION - LAVIN |
| Item Description: |
BRASS 18mm 1901 NY L-TM09 PAN-AM EXPO-BUFFALO NIAGARA FALLS, BRASS LAVIN PLATE |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Research: |
View Coin |
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo (Buffalo Walking Right)/ Niagara Falls {Copper} [Lavin TM10] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
COPPER 1901 |
| Grade: |
AU 55 |
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Temple of Music / Niagara Falls [Unlisted in Lavin] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
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| Grade: |
Select |
Owner Comments
New discovery on 11/21/2022, not listed in Lavin. Temple of Music obverse, Niagara Falls reverse as shared on other tokens TM08-10.
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North And South America / PAE 1901 Wreath [Lavin TM16] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
BRASS |
| Grade: |
MS 61 |
Owner Comments
One of at least three known obverse dies. Note the shape of the continents (droopy blobs and no Florida in North America) and the tip of South America between the L and O of Buffalo.
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North And South America / PAE 1901 Wreath [Unlisted die variety under Lavin TM16] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
1901 |
| Grade: |
0 |
Owner Comments
One of at least three known obverse dies. Note the shape of the continents (well formed) and the tip of South America between the A and L of Buffalo.
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| Slot: |
North And South America / PAE 1901 Wreath [Unlisted die variety under Lavin TM16] |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
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| Item Description: |
BRASS |
| Grade: |
Select |
Owner Comments
One of at least three known obverse dies. Note the shape of the continents (well formed) and the tip of South America falls to the second F in Buffalo.
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