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*New - January 11th update: Click this link for Continental Dollars in both Copper & Brass
Now available is one of our most commonly requested reproductions; Pattern
Continental Currency. More commonly referred to as the Continental Dollar with
specimens known in a multitude of metals, these are unquestionably one of the
most commonly reproduced or counterfeited of all U. S. numismatic items. Almost
all of them are cast in a white metal. So, with hundreds of thousands of fakes
on the market, why would we choose to reproduce this popular and historical
pattern coin? Quality - plain and simple. Not any of the aforementioned reproductions
display any quality at all. Since we do it the old fashioned way we can and
have created a quality reproduction in coin silver (approximately 90% silver
in content) of silver dollar size for only $40.00 and a pewter
(soft, white metal) silver dollar size reproduction for only $15.00.
Both pieces feature an attractive twin olive leaf motif similar to the original
Continental Dollars applied around the edge with a hand cranked edge mill.
Of nearly equal historical significance to the Continental Currency is the
reproduction Bar Cent. Though somewhat of a mystery due to the incredible similarity
between these and the buttons found on the jacket of the Continental Army soldiers;
we cannot be certain if these were designed to be circulating coinage or if
they just caught on with the public. We do know from the following New Jersey
Gazette excerpt of November 12, 1785 that they were used as money and had we
not begun to produce other means of coinage when we did the actual buttons could
have soon become an acceptable form or coinage!
"A new and curious kind of coppers have lately made their appearances in
New York. The novelty and bright gloss of which keeps them in circulation. These
coppers are in fact similar to the Continental buttons without eyes; on the
one side are thirteen stripes and on the other U.S.A. as was usual on the soldiers
buttons. If Congress does not take the establishment of a Mint into consideration
and carry it into effect it is probable that the next coin which may come into
circulation, as we have a variety of them, will be the soldiers old pewter buttons,
for they are nearly as variable as the coppers above described and hardly so
plenty."
The 1782 version of the Great Seal of the United States represents the original
13 colonies as stripes though eased by alternating red and white stripes. These
stripes are represented by the bar device on the reverse of the Bar Cents. Get
your copper reproduction now for only $10.00!
Oops! We have had our annual Hobo Nickels available since the start of the year - We just forgot to tell you about it. It is rather difficult to sell them if nobody is aware they are available. We are especially proud of this year's tokens as both honor animals we are rather fond of here in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas; the tasty possum on a half shell (an armadillo) being one; and founding partner, President of the Gallery Mint Museum and one of the infamous Doe Brothers, Joe Rust being the other. It is fitting that we honor Joe this year as we did so with Ron last year. Keep in mind that these portrait tokens are born by request and not our egos. Both are made of pure silver, are of actual Hobo Nickel size and cost only $12.00 each. The original designs are engraved, as always, by Ron Landis.
This just in: New 2005 Hobo Tokens. Either the Unicorn reverse or the Leprechaun obverse Both are made of pure silver, are of actual Hobo Nickel size and cost only $12.00 each. The original designs are engraved, as always, by Ron Landis.
We saved the best for last. Dated 2004, this fantasy piece is an ultra high
relief striking of Adolf Weinman’s Winged Liberty design that graced our nation’s
dimes from 1916 to 1945. Better known as the "Mercury" Dime, the wings on the
Liberty cap were meant to symoblize freedom of thought, but is reminiscent of
Mercury, the messenger of gods in Roman Mythology.
This design is arguably the best ever to grace that denomination because of
it’s classic appeal. Gallery Mint’s version is not a direct reproduction, but
slightly larger than a standard dime, struck in .999 silver and very thick due
to the extreme relief. It features a reeded edge and will be struck through
the year of 2004. (Limited number of these still available, so order now.)
Same design as 2004, but for the new year. Order with "COPY" stamp on obverse or reverse.
Here's a thrilling token for our new hand hammered demonstration. The piece features original designs by Ron Landis depicting a Greek Goddess on the obverse and Pegasus on the reverse. Buyers beware that your piece may be somewhat off center, ripped in places, weakly struck, varying diameters, etc. This is the case with ancient coins in general. Please order only if you are willing to have a less than perfect token as there is no such thing with these. The good news is they do not have a copy stamp on them. They are made of pewter and are available for $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.
These are black paper boxes with silver embossing similar to the 1794 boxes. They have an attractive green velvet insert and include all five Airtite capsules needed to house the set.
We've been working toward building a working museum of minting technology since
the inception of Gallery Mint Museum in 1992. We have recently designed a new
facility which is actually the first phase in the total museum structure.
Since making a similar statement in our last Collectors’ Update, many of you
have stepped up to the plate by making additional purchases, buying from the
Benefit Auction (the second benefit auction will be held soon), or by making
cash donations. Our hat is off to all of you. Thank you for your support and
encouraging letters. Though much more is needed, we would like to acknowledge
those who have donated cash thus far. They are (in alphabetical order): Steve
Adams, Ed Akre, William Alberts, John Gray Anderson, Robert Archinal, Dean Beckley,
Bob Dednarski, Craig Blackstone, William Bost, Robert Cheek, Wayne Chum, Thomas
Colangelo, Roy Cothran, Craig Currie, Francis Cyrus, Roy Fischer, Bill Fivaz,
Lee Fowler, Daniel Freeland, Peter Fritz, George Gardner, Joseph Gast, Tom Gormly,
Jerry Griffen, Ed Hall, Tomaka Harano, William Henry, Robert Hickox, Bill Hokanson,
Roy Iwata, Virgil Jacob, William & Patsy Jameson, Al Jennings, Edwin Johnston,
Alan Katzeff, Kendall Keller, Lowell Kessler, Steve Kriner, Albert Kute, Louis
Landi, John Larson, Virgil Lippold, Dan Luparello, William Manion, Paul Marzec,
Willie Massey, George Mavrelos, James Monn, Bruce Newrock, B.R. Nickell, Robert
Ottek, Original Hobo Nickel Society, Ozark Coin Club, James Pfeffer, George
Prica, Tim Pruzmack, Ginger Raspus, Galen Richie, Gary Rosner, Thomas Savell,
David Schartz, Richard Sewell, John Sheldon, Rita Jean Sledz, T. Smith, James
Spangler, Bruce Spence, Edwin Strellow, Charles Stressler, Michael Sussman,
Terry Tarver, Carl Thomas, Jim Trent, Richard Uhrich, Wayne Vaughn, Ron Waddell,
Ted Wait, Verne & Caroline Walrafen, James Warmer, Herbert Wave, Kenneth Wehde,
Fred Wilson, James Witherington, Tom Woodward, Keith Young