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.

39mm. Complete set of 12 medals. A sterling silver and a gold-plated version were produced. On the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, this collection of 12 medals was issued. It commemorates the lifetime of achievement by one of the most brilliant and versatile Americans of all time. Each medal focuses on a major facet of Jefferson's career. This is the first comprehensive collection of medals ever minted to commemorate Jefferson's career. The gold on sterling edition was available only to Franklin Mint Collector Society members.

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 4.125" x 2.625" sculpture reflects the express rider's uncommon courage and determination; and every fascinating feature of the clothing and equipment of a pony express rider who risked their life to explore and settle in the American West.

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.

39 mm diameter.

Rarities Mint. Strictly Limited Edition of 15,000 medals. 6th in the set of 7 Disney Around The World series medals. 1 troy ounce .999 Fine Silver proof medal.

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

Issued 1976. One of four silver wall sculptures in the collection "The Westerners." These wall sculptures have a very thin layer of silver, as thin as aluminum foil, and have, therefore, little or no silver value.

Complete set of 12 medals commemorating twelve great American patriots. Each medal is comprised of 999 fine silver and has gold electroplated center embellishment.

Each medal measures app. 1 1/4" across. Reddish medal is copper. If you have this set in silver, please let us know. We do not buy the copper set.

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

One troy ounce pure silver.

Complete set of 50 ingots, depicting famous events in British history. Issued to commemorate 1000 years of the British Monarchy. Certified October 15, 1973. This was a Franklin Mint Collectors Society exclusive.

Not silver.

The surface of the ring bears a dramatic portrait of the Golden Eagle, sculpted in exceptionally high relief by Gilroy Roberts. The sides of the ring portray this majestic bird in flight.

One ounce 999 fine silver.

8" diameter.

Complete set of 50 ingots, each is marked 5000 grains.

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.

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.

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.

39mm. Frosted relief. Stamped "International Sterling" on non-reeded edge. Reverse states: "The Conservationist - There is an essential wisdom in wildness" and stamped with the Charles A. Lindbergh The Lone Eagle emblem at top.

Authentically detailed, hand-painted pewter (with rubber weapons), 1:32 scale die cast solider replicas. Approximate 2-1/2" high.

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

39mm. Price is per medal for sterling silver version only. Bronze versions have little or not value. Many variations of Christmas medals were issued during the 1960s and 70s.

A rare gold version of each medal was also issued.

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

1978. Sterling silver wall sculpture, 7" x 7" mounted on 11 1/4" Philippine Mahogany base. Commissioned in a limited edition of 100 by The Franklin Mint to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Serengeti Game Preserve. Certified June 1, 1978.

Complete set of 38 medals. 45mm. Issued in both sterling silver and gold-plated sterling, each of equal value.

Two editions of 38 Shakespeare medals were issued by the Royal Shakespeare Theater of Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. The 45 millimeter proof series was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the first printed folio of Shakespeare's plays, in 1623.

The 32 millimeter medals commemorate the centenary of the founding in 1869 of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at its present location.

The 45 millimeter set was issued from 1971-1974.

The 32 millimeter set was issued from 1979-1982.

Prices are for the 45mm medals. The 32mm medals are worth 1/2 of the price shown.

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.

Limited edition, one troy ounce of 999 fine silver.

Complete set of 3 ingots. Certified in 1973 with the registration number XXXX. Secretariat, the fabulous horse being called "The horse of the century", was sired by Bold Ruler and foaled by Something Royal. On May 5th this great horse won the Kentucky Derby in record time 1:59 1/5 seconds, on May 19th Secretariat won the Preakness in 1:54 2/5 seconds, and on June 9, 1973 Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths in 2:24, setting a new American record, thus completing only the 9th Triple Crown on record. The 3 pure silver ingots in this collection depict Secretariat in each of his winning races. Each 1 troy ounce ingot measures 1" x 1-7/8" and is stamped ".999 pure silver, Limited Edition 9500" on the reverse.

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT. 39mm. Gold medal issued to commemorate the landing of Viking I on Mars, July 20, 1976. Certified July 27, 1976.

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 25 gold-plated medals.

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

8 inches in diameter. Champleve enamel on solid sterling silver. Limited edition. Only 481 plates of each design were issued between 1977-1979. Enameled by Rene Restoueix, the master enameler at Limoges, France during this time. Each plate is hallmarked, dated and stamped with its serial number and Rene's signature on the reverse medallion. 

Complete set of 63 mini-ingots in solid sterling silver.

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

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.

The Nativity, 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 1973 holiday season. The Franklin Mint holiday medals were an annual tradition starting in 1965 and lasting until the mid seventies.

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.

Silver coin and first day cover housed in dark blue plastic wallet display.

39 millimeter in diameter.

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

Bronze.

38mm. Issued in silver or gold-plated versions, both of equal value.

Set of 16 35mm diameter medals paying tribute to outstanding sports figures.

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.

1-1/2" in diameter. Issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Santa Anita Horse racing track. Obverse: Image of Seabiscuit, with text above, "1940 Santa Anita Handicap" and text below, "Seabiscuit". Reverse: Scene of race track with text above, "Santa Anita Park" and text below "40th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion, 1934 - 1974."

Stamped, "One Troy Ounce 999 Fine Silver".

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

39mm. High relief. Paul Revere, Silversmith.

Both Sterling silver and gold-plated editions were issued. Complete set is 48 ingots.

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.

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.

8" diameter. High relief. Original sculpture by Karen Worth.

300th Anniversary of the Appointment of Frontenac as Governor General of New France medal. 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is stamped "GOLD ELECTROPLATING ON STERLING" on the edge. The cover is post marked 17 V 1972, Ottawa Ontario Canada, the official first day of issue.

Franklin Mint's second annual Father's Day 1000 grains ingot was minted with a gem proof finish in solid sterling silver. A new ingot was issued each year from 1971 to 1978.

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.

Limited edition of 25,000 issued to commemorate the national championship victory by the Notre Dame football team, this pure 999 fine silver medal measures 39 millimeters in diameter and is stamped on reverse '1 TROY OZ 999 FINE SILVER.'

Complete set of 24 medallic stamps in a black display box.

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.

45mm diameter. Limited edition, hallmarked, solid sterling silver medal issued to commemorate the independence of the United States. Certified July 4, 1975.

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.

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.

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

39mm diameter solid sterling silver gaming chip issued in limited edition by The Franklin Mint in 1977 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco. 100 Francs face value. Housed in a deluxe velvet-lined display box and including a certificate of authenticity dated November 10, 1977 as well as a sterling silver chain. The Official issue was authorized by the casino and was strictly limited edition. The chip is made of solid sterling silver and weighs ~25 grams.

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.

40mm diameter. Issued in sterling silver with 24 karat gold plating to commemorate the end of an era. "30 June 1997 July 1, a new beginning". Sealed on card within first day cover, post marked 30 June 1997.

This series of 100 medals provides a comprehensive history of the first 100 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Each medal recalls a different year by depicting the "event of the year" which was selected with the aid of an advisory board composed of experts of American history.

The set was issued from 1968-1972. This is volume I of a two-volume, first edition proof set. There were 10,000 of the sterling silver sets and 10,000 platinum sets produced. Each medal is 44 millimeters in diameter.

Franklin Mint's tenth annual Christmas ingot. 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.

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

32 mm.

Certified September 15, 1975. This is the fourth 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.

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.

39mm diameter solid gold gaming chip issued in limited edition by The Franklin Mint in 1979 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco. 1000 Francs face value. Housed in a deluxe velvet-lined display box and including a certificate of authenticity dated April 20, 1979 as well as a gold-plated sterling silver chain. The Official issue was authorized by the casino and was strictly limited to 7500 proofs. The chip is made of .500 fine gold and weighs app. 16 grams.

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.

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.

73 gold-plated on sterling silver proofs.  73 nations stamps that were the first to issue stamps. Limited edition by the International Society of Postmasters. 22 August 1979

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.

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

Issued in both bronze and sterling, the bronze having little if any value. 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. 39mm.

9-1/4 inch work of art created exclusively for The Life Of Christ Sculpture Collection. Handcrafted of fine bone china in solid bright white. Inscribed with the Lenox trademark in pure 24 karat gold.

A 10mm diameter mini-coin issued to commemorate Gerald R. Ford as the 38th President of the United States and issued by The Franklin Mint in 1974. Comprised of 1.3 grams of pure 999 Platinum. Housed in a red plastic folding display wallet with numbered COA.

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

8" diameter solid sterling silver plate. Limited edition plate from an original work by James Fenwick Lansdowne. Housed in original display box and including Certificate of Authenticity dated June 5, 1973.

1976 Franklin Mint Bicentenial Powderhorn made of the finest Baccarat Crystal, inlaid with solid sterling silver.
It comes in a green display box lined w/ green velour and a wooden mounting cradle. The horn is 11" long and 6" tall when mounted in the cradle. The display box measures 13" across x 9" deep x 3 1/2" tall. 

During Revolutionary time carved powderhorns were a highly regarded form of art. To help pass the time in the lull between battles and during the long winter encampments, soldiers inscribed their powderhorns with intricate designs. With a sharp knife, artistic skill and a creative imagination, a soldier could transpose a utilitarian object into a thing of beauty.

This commemorative features an original design created by the distinguished artist Isa Barnett, who has captured the heroic spirit of the patriots perservering during the bitter winter encampments to serve the cause of freedom.

This Franklin Mint Bicentennial Powderhorn is a reminder of the suffering endured by our forefathers in their struggles to achieve independence.

The design on the horn was created by the artist Isa Barnett. It is hand blown of Baccarat crystal and it is capped and banded in solid sterling silver with a sterling silver chain.

The beautiful horn is sparkling "Baccarat" crystal, and has a sterling silver lid on one end and a collar and chain on the other.

8" in diameter.

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.

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

A complete set contains 50 small sterling ingots.

31mm pendant medal in green wallet display with COA.

Minted by The Franklin Mint to commemorate the Independence Day Bicentennial.

26mm. Each medal is about the size of a quarter. Complete set of 35 medals.

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.

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.

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.

Complete set of 6 one ounce silver ingots.

From the collection of sculptures entitled HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSES that was issued by the Danbury Mint in in 1993. Measures: 5 3/4 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide.

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. 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.

63mm diameter.

Issued in both bronze and sterling silver editions, the bronze having little if any value. 39mm. Complete set of 12 medals. Certified January 4, 1977.

Sterling silver. Collection of 30 American silver coins, housed in a black binder. Issued by Franklin Mint, Ltd. possibly a UK release.

45mm. Complete set of 50 medals.

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

45mm. Complete set of 100 gold-plated medals.

8" in diameter solid sterling silver plate weighing app. 175 grams or 5.6 troy ounces. Certified May 22, 1972. This was the first in the Franklin Mint Bird series by Younger. Produced by The Franklin Mint in a strictly limited edition.

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."

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.

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."

33 millimeter diameter, copper-nickel medal struck by the US Mint for July 16, 1968 release.

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

Limited edition medal issued to commemorate St. Patricks Triumph over the Devil's Demon Birds in 439 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.

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.

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

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

Authentically detailed, 1:64 scale die cast 1969 Camaro SS replicas. Approximate 3" L x 1-1/8" W x 7/8" H.

39mm. Medal is stamped 18KT.

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.

To honor the age of railroading this series of 50 ingots portrayed the 50 greatest locomotives of all time, from every part of the world. Each locomotive is shown in precise detail, just as it looked when it was operating.

Each ingot measures 2-3/4" x 1-3/8". The set was issued from 1974-1977.

8" diameter.

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.

Complete set of 10 statues. Statues vary in weight significantly, but average around 50 grams. Solid Sterling Silver accented in 24k Gold, it is the first collection of sculptures in silver & gold issued by The Franklin Mint. Certified May 14, 1976. The heroes are Babe Ruth, Mark Twain, Alvin York, Johnny Appleseed, Betsy Ross, Will Rogers, Annie Oakley, Casey Jones, Daniel Boone, and Charles Lindberg.

39mm. Frosted relief. Stamped "International Sterling" on non-reeded edge. Reverse states: "The Visionary - Our visions of the future now embrace travelling through space as they once did flying across oceans" and stamped with the Charles A. Lindbergh The Lone Eagle emblem at top.

A limited edition 39mm diameter sterling silver medal sealed in a special Christmas First Day of Issue envelope postmarked Washington, D.C. Nov 9, 1972 and with special Christmas stamp. The reverse of the envelope bearing a certificate of authenticity signed by two directors of the National League of Postmasters. The sterling silver medal weighs about 22 grams.

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 death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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

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

3 inch diameter, 1/4 inch thick, 245 gram medal issued to commemorate the Birth of the U. S. Marine Corps. Antique bronze finish.

39mm. High relief. Reverse states: "On Inauguration Day, the 20th day of January, 1973, Richard M. Nixon was sworn into office for a second term as President of the United States."

39mm.

39mm. Complete set of 120 medals. Issued in bronze, sterling silver, and gold-plated sterling silver versions. The bronze version has little if any value. 

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

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.

Complete set of 24 ingots, each measuring app. 2.22" x1.25".

Limited edition porcelain music box in the shape of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in China's Forbidden City, 18 note musical movement plays 'The Emperor's Wedding Song.' First edition in the Forbidden City Music Box collection by The Franklin Mint, 1991. 4-3/4 inches by 2-1/2 inches wide by 2-7/8 inches tall. Issued under authorization of The Palace Museum, Beijing China and with hallmark of the Pavilion of Tsang Yeng Hsuan. With Certificate of Authenticity and Statement of Appraisal, as issued.

Complete set of 10 ingots. 1-7/8" wide by 2-5/8" tall with an antique finish. The set was issued in 1977.

Each ingot was minted as a tablet, in the shape of the Romanesque arch characteristic of religious architecture. A collector's case fitted with a special display frame was provided as part of the collection.

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

Was produced in both silver and bronze. 39mm. Complete set is 24 medals in a slipcase, 12 medals per insert.

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.

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 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.'

Sterling silver. 8 inches diameter. This is the first in an annual edition of Mother's Day Plates, struck by the Lincoln Mint in 18 k gold plated on solid sterling silver.

39mm. This set was produced in bronze, sterling, and gold-plated editions. The bronze version has little or no value. Complete set of 36 medals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Complete set of 40 14K solid gold medals. Each 14K solid gold hallmarked, proof like medals honoring each President of the United States from George Washington to Jimmy Carter. There is one extra coin featuring Martin Van Buren for a total of 40 coins. This was the first set of gold medals ever issued by The Danbury Mint.Housed in a solid wood case. Each Medal weighs approximately 3.4 grams and the entire lot weighs approximately 135 grams or 4.3 troy ounces.

The medals feature the bust of each president on the front with their year of birth and death and the reverse side has the presidential seal and the years they served as president.

Complete set of 11 coins in a red display box. (6) 5 Rubles coins and (5) 10 Rubles coins.

Authentically detailed, hand-painted pewter (with rubber weapons), 1:32 scale die cast Civil War solider replicas. Approximate 2-1/2" high.

Complete set of 24 medals.

The collection includes 146 miniature replicas of United States coinage. 92 Sterling Silver, 31 in Gold Electroplated on sterling Silver, 17 Copper, 6 Cupro-Nickel.  Certified Sept. 10, 1980.

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.

1000 grains each. Complete set of 10 ingots.

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

Limited edition medals collection housed in a wood and glass case. Complete set of 39 medals of all the US presidents through Jimmy Carter. Marked on the reverse 14kt Solid Gold.  Each measures about 13/16ths of an inch in diameter.

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

38mm.

Complete set of 13 ingots, certified July 12, 1976.

El Greco was the last of the great Renaissance artists; his style heralded new modes of expression in art. He was one of the few great artists to create individual, yet thematically unified, studies of Jesus and the Apostles. This is the first time the 13 El Greco portraits have been minted in a series of sculptured ingots. The ingots are proportional to the El Greco canvasses which hang in the Greco museum in Toledo, Spain. 

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.

Complete set is 56 ingots. Each ingot is one ounce of 999 fine silver.

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. The medals are 26mm diameter rounds.

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. 

39mm. Complete set of 50 medals

26mm. Bronze.

Complete set is 36 ingots. Each ingot hallmarked 1977.

Hand enamelled. Complete set of 50 ingots.

Bicentennial Medal Commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord. 38mm diameter. Dated 1975 with Paul Revere on the obverse and "The shot heard round the world" on reverse. This coin weighs 30 grams and is .925 silver.

51mm in diameter. Complete set of 50 medals. Certified June 26, 1972.

8" diameter.

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.

Complete set of 50 hand enameled ingots, each measuring app. 1.75" X 1.125". The box measures 26" x 12".

39mm. Issued in silver or gold-plated versions, both of equal value.

12mm. Complete set is 50 mini-coins with collector's case. 

Coins in this set include:  Clarke Hinkle, Guy Chamberlin, Bill Hewitt, Steve Owen, George McAfee, Joe Perry, John 'Paddy' Driscoll, Norm Van Brocklin, Gino Marchetti, Charley Trippi, Ernie Nevers, Don Hutson, Paul Brown, Art Donovan, Hugh McElhenny, Andy Robustelli, Lamar Hunt, Leo Nomellini, Harold 'Red' Grange, Bob Waterfield, Vince Lombardi, Bobby Layne, Jim Thorpe, Sid Luckman, Robert 'Cal' Hubbard, Clyde 'Bulldog' Turner, Joe Carr, Wilbur 'Pete' Henry, Sammy Baugh, Otto Graham, Bert Bell, Bronko Nagurski, Y.A. Tittle, Bill Dudley, Mel Hein, Cliff Battles, Marion Motley, Chuck Bednarik, Steve Van Buren, Pete Pihos, Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Johnny 'Blood' McNally, Ollie Matson, Emlen Tunnell, Earl 'Curly' Lambeau, Ken Strong, Jimmy Conzelman, Earl 'Dutch' Clark, George Halas, Dan Fortmann

Bronze, gold-plate, and silver versions were produced. Price shown is for silver or gold-plated version only. Bronze sets have little if any value. The East African Wildlife Society commissioned this series of 20 medals that portray African big game animals in danger of extinction. Sculptor Anthony Jones made a 1600 mile trek through Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda so that he might study and accurately sketch the animals at first hand. Bronze proof-like specimens were still available at Franklin Mint Gift Shops in 1980.

 The set was issued in 1971-1972. Each medal is 51 millimeters in diameter.
 

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.

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

8" diameter.

39 millimeter in diameter. Sculpted by Vincent Miller.

8" diameter.

8 inches in diameter. Champleve enamel on solid sterling silver. Limited edition. Only 481 plates of each design were issued between 1977-1979. Enameled by Rene Restoueix, the master enameler at Limoges, France during this time. Each plate is hallmarked, dated and stamped with its serial number and Rene's signature on the reverse medallion. 

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.

Complete set of 100 ingots. Each ingot measures 2.1" x 1.4". This set was issued in both a pewter and a sterling silver edition. The pewter version has little if any value.

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

Finely detailed, with opening doors and hood, front wheels steer with steering wheel, authentic interior and lenses, full-coated pain including underside. 1:24 scale die cast custom FORD Pickup truck. Door reads "CHATTANOOGA Coca-Cola Chattanooga, Tennessee". Measures approximately 7-1/2 inches long x 3 inches wide x 3 inches tall. In original box.

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

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

39mm. Set of 24 medals in binder consisting of medal #s 37-60.

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.

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

33mm medals, 40 in a complete set. George Washington through Ronald Reagan, plus a White House 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.

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

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.

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

8" diameter. Certified March 17, 1975.

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.

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 36 medals, housed in a blue slipcase.  This set was issued in both a bronze and a silver version. The bronze edition has little if any value. This set was produced by Lincoln Mint in 1971. Beginning in February, 1971, one (1) medal was shipped each month for (36) months. Each medal is 39 mm (1 1/2 inches).

51mm medals. Complete set of 50 gold-plated sterling silver medals issued by The Franklin Mint in 1975. Each medal represents a work of art by the master and is stamped on its edge 24KT GOLD ELECTRO-PLATE STERLING. The set is housed in a deluxe wooden display case and includes a book describing each medal and a certificate of authenticity dated March 7, 1975.

Bronze, sterling or gold-plated versions exist. Complete set of ten 39 millimeter diameter medals. Housed in a deluxe library presentation case with separate  large booklet describing each of the men and its corresponding medal.  

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.

1000 grains of .925 fine silver each. Ingots were issued each starting in 1971 and ending in 1978. This is the second annual Father's Day commemorative 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.

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

32mm. The edition was minted in sterling silver and Franklin bronze. Complete set of 13 medals. The Peoples National Bank of New Jersey, Vineland, New Jersey, sponsored this series of 13 medals in a promotional program, in conjunction with a special 'Apollo Passbook Savings Program.'  Each medal is 32 millimeters in diameter.

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.

Complete set of 18 ingots. The Judaic Heritage Society issued this series of 18 ingots to commemorate the 18 Jewish festivales and personal ceremonies. The internationally known artist Rina Rotholz created the designs for this series. Each ingot is serially numbered. Issued from 1973-1975. 2.22" by 1.25".

One of only three Gorham Sterling releases, limited to an edition of 10,000.

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

Sapporo. Complete set of 11 medals in a greyish-black display box.

10mm. Platinum.

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 set is a dramatic and fascinating tribute to the heroes of both the French and Seventh Coalition armies. 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 by Philip J. Haythornthwaite. 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 French soldiers and red for those of the Allied armies. 

Crafted for the Museum 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 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.

38mm diameter. Issued to commemorate the Reagan-Gorbachev summit meeting in Washington, D.C., and the signing of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on December 8, 1987.

39mm. Silver medal attached to first day of issue cover, housed in black plastic wallet display.

39 mm diameter.

6" x 2-1/2". Pure .999 fine silver ingot weighing ~127 grams. Housed in a black velvet-lined display case, and sealed in a hardshell Lucite protective case, and including Certificate of Authenticity. 

The complete set is 20 medals.The set was issued in 1971. Each medal is 39 millimeters in diameter. The set was issued in both gold plate on sterling and sterling silver sets, each of equal value.

Complete set of 100 gold-plated sterling silver ingots.

39mm. Complete set of 50 medals in black leatherette display book titled The American Negro Commemorative Society in silver script text. This series of medals pays tribute to African Americans who have made important contributions to the American heritage. Following completion of its first series of 50 medals, the society began a second series of medals. Each medal bears the subscriber's personal serial number on its edge.

The series was issued from 1968-1974.

Each medal is 39 millimeters in diameter.

Complete set of 36 ingots.

8 inches in diameter. Certified September 20, 1972.

Complete set is 70 medals. Issued to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the first coronation.

8 inches in diameter. Champleve enamel on solid sterling silver. Limited edition. Only 481 plates of each design were issued between 1977-1979. Enameled by Rene Restoueix, the master enameler at Limoges, France during this time. Each plate is hallmarked, dated and stamped with its serial number and Rene's signature on the reverse medallion. 

8" in diameter. Certified March 5, 1973.

8" diameter.

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. 

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

Sterling silver. 8" diameter.

Complete set of 8 ingots. Each ingot represents a flag of a U.S. territory.

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.

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 both the first and second term presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

8" diameter.

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.

8" diameter. Certified March 10, 1976.

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

39mm. Certified February 5, 1971. 24KT gold-plating on sterling silver.

Sterling silver. The complete set is comprised of 50 ingots. Each ingot measures roughly 2" x1" x 1/2" and weighs 2500 grains.

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.

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.

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.

Issued by the Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States. Certified September 4, 1973.

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.

Complete set of 142 mini ingots.

Issued by the Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States. Certified July 20, 1976.

Complete set of 50 ingots.

40 mm diameter medals, high relief, issued in sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver editions. Includes undated certificate of authenticity. Complete set of 12 medals. Officially approved by the Boy Scouts of America. 

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

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

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

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.

8" diameter.

39mm. Issued in silver or gold-plated versions, both of equal value.

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.

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

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

Complete set of 12 mini coins, each is 3/4" in diameter. The set is housed in a solid mahogany display box, and has a brass nameplate entitled AMERICA'S TRIUMPHS IN SPACE GOLD MEDAL COLLECTION by THE DANBURY MINT. Each coin is stamped '14 KT. GOLD' on the reverse and is dated 1979. The coins were issued to celebrate the history of space exploration in America, and were a limited edition. Each coin weighs 2.5 to 2.7 grams. The complete set weighs about 33 grams.

39mm. In brown plastic display wallet.

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

Struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the 1841 inauguration and death of President William Harrison.

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

This is the first 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, 1972.

39mm.

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.

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.

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 of 25 stamp-shaped ingots.

39mm. Complete set of 24 medals. Issued in both a gold-plated and sterling silver edition. This collection of 24 medals was issued in commemoration of the birth of Carl Sandburg, the beloved American writer who captured the true character of Lincoln in a Pulitzer Price-winning biography. Each medal depicts an event that significantly shaped the life of Abraham Lincoln. The set was issued during 1977-1978.

Collection of 50 proofs in 24 karat gold electroplate on bronze. Inspired by the greatest masterpieces of the Prado museum. Certified 02/04/1982.

Two versions were issued: gold-plated and solid sterling; both of equal value.Complete set of 63 ingots. Each ingot measures 3/4" x 1-3/4".

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

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

Issued in silver and gold-plated silver, each of equal value. Each medal is 2" in diameter. Complete set of 12 medals. We have seen a 13th medal.

Issued in both bronze and sterling silver editions, the bronze version has little if any value. Certified June 16, 1975 by the Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States, which represents the individual Bicentennial Commission of all thirteen states. Each medal is 39 millimeters in diameter. Each of the medals in this collection has been designated by the state it represents as its official Bicentennial Medal. This series marked the first time these medals were issued as a complete collection.

Paperweights are eight-sided, geometric forms, with four large hexagonal faces and four small triangular faces. This was the first time this form and format was ever used for crystal paperweights. Each paperweight is a maximum width of 2 inches and 1-5/8" inches high. The crystal used in this set has a 33% lead oxide content, which is the fullest lead crystal that is color free and optically perfect. Produced in Austria, in heating chambers lined with platinum, so that no impurities are imparted to the molten crystal. The slowly cooled and precisely cut. Each individual paperweight is hand-polished and engraved by Franklin Crystal. All paperweights feature engraved original work of art adapted from the famed illustrations of Sir Jon Tenniel for Alice's Adventure in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass.

This set includes the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Jabberwock, Mock Turtle, Gryphon, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Caterpillar, Duchess and Alice. For a total of 12 paperweights. 

This collection of 50 ingots depicts the official flags of all 50 states. It was authorized by the National Governors' Conference, which represents the governors of all 50 states. The sizes and weights of the ingots vary since they correspond to the original proportions of each flag. A regular size edition was issued in 1973-1975, and a "mini-ingot" version was issued in 1975.

Set of 3 quarter-pound .999 silver 3.5 inch rounds, made to look like currency. Each weights 4 troy ounces.

Each proof comes with its own certificate of authenticity and is solid .999 silver. One has platinum electroplating and one has 24KT gold, the other is just .999 silver. 

Complete set of 100. Sterling silver. 45mm, proof. Issued from 1975-1983.

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

Both sterling silver and pewter versions exist. High relief antique finish art medals. Total of 36 medals in the set. Produced by Wittnauer Precious Metals Guild aka Longines Syphonette in cooperation with the National Flag Foundation. In hanging wood frame with Lucite removable front.

51mm. Certified May 24, 1976. Complete with certificate of authenticity and housed in a blue plastic wallet display.

8" diameter.

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+

Limited Edition, stamped number ---/4500 on the base. The fourth and final work in The Westerners series that was sculptured by Jim Ponter. Issued by the Franklin Mint in Solid Fine Pewter under the authority of the Western Heritage Museum in 1981 weighing just over 6 pounds.

This authentically detailed 9 3/4" figure depicts every fascinating feature of the clothing and equipment of a fur trapper on his way deeper into the mountains to discover new trapping grounds.

Complete with COA and commentary which describes the hazards faced by the men who ventured into the wilderness in search of furs.

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.

Hand-painted, Fine Bone China. Copyright 1982. Measures approximately 7-1/2" tall x 7" wide.

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

First in the series, struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Complete set of 50 medals, each is 45mm in diameter. Bronze, Sterling, and Gold-Plated Sterling versions were produced. The set was issued from 1973-1977.

To mark its founding, the Royal Air Force Museum commissioned this collection of 50 medals featuring 50 of the significant events in the history of manned flight. Each medal is hallmarked by the London Assay Office, and is serially numbered. Each set was bound in two albums bound in leather and linen.

The fourth annual Rockwell Christmas plate. 8" diameter. Certified November 1, 1973.  The Chrstimas plate is made of solid sterling silver and contains an original etching of the work of art drawn by Norman Rockwell expressly for this limited edition.

33mm dial wristwatch with leather strap, in decorative storage tin, and with certificate of authenticity. Takes two batteries which may need replacing due to aging. Press side button to make train whistling sound.