bill Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Now that my 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition collection has matured, I've decided to tackle material from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. My interest was sparked by research into Jules Charbneau and Seattle, small gold tokens, and so-called dollars in general. I'll use this thread to post my collection as it grows, much as I have done with the California Midwinter pieces. I'll start with the official medal struck by the U.S. Mint in the Government Building at the Exposition. Joseph Mayer & Brothers were the official distributors of r the medals. Hibler & Kappen 355 Copper, 32mm The reverse of the official medal was also used for a Government Building medal. These were also struck by the mint, but I have not really researched the pieces that thoroughly. Exposition logos were not copyrighted and several companies struck medal with very similar designs. Some are signed, some are not. Hibler & Kappan 364 Brass, 33mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Also posted elsewhere, but repeated for the new thread. The official award medal were all struck in bronze and the text on the reverse changed for Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 As with other expositions, some states had their own buildings and displays promoting their states. Utah issued a silver and a copper medal available in their exhibit. The silver medal is rare. Copper medals are more readily available: Hibler & Kappan 359 Copper, 38mm Produced by Diegas & Clist. N.Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 The set that sparked my interest and started me on this collecting topic. The three pieces are not hard to find, but a set with an original box is a difficult acquisition. These pieces were designed by Jules Charbneau and were likely struck by Joseph Mayer & Bros. in Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Joseph Mayer & Bros. made a large number of souvenirs for the exposition in addition to selling the official medals. A few examples include: A watch fob: Another watch fob: and a pin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Wow, Yukon gold. How do you forsee this collection maturing compared to the California exposition collection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzkirk Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Another fantastic collecting theme ! Great pieces ! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Wow, Yukon gold. How do you forsee this collection maturing compared to the California exposition collection? I'll go after it in the same depth as the California Midwinter, but my challenge will be celluloid buttons if I want to count them in a complete collection. The challenge is knowing when I have them all if I am willing to go after them and pay the price. Celluloid buttons were not really around in 1894. One of the events in the midway struck a saloon token and I already know that will be the toughest piece to acquire, much more difficult than the gold set. One piece struck to commemorate Taft will be another elusive piece. But, we'll see. Update: I know of one Taft medal from the AYPE and I have the opportunity to compete for it, but I already know it will be out of my price range. It is also doubtful that I will acquire a silver Utah medal unless I get really lucky one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 An advertising piece for United Cigars. It is struck in brass and high relief. This is a tough piece in the preservation presented here. I got lucky at a coin show when I found this example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Another interesting collection theme Bill. I like the logo they used. I especially like the pin. It looks to be in perfect condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'll go after it in the same depth as the California Midwinter You'll probably need deep pockets to match the depth too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 The silver version of the official mint struck medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very nice medal. Best of luck with this area of your collection. Keep us updated on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Okay, its not in the best of shape, but it didn't cost very much. How could I pass an encased 1909 VDB cent from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition? Given that it was a west coast exposition, it should have been a S mint VDB. Oh well, it probably would have been too expensive if it had been so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D'Ippolito Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Maybe you got the only Philly one they encased. Just your bad luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I can only venture to guess that it was by a maker out East. A S VDB would had been quite interesting alright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I can only venture to guess that it was by a maker out East. A S VDB would had been quite interesting alright! I believe there was a company in Philadelphia that made many of these good luck tokens up until the late 1970s in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 It is not as flashy as some of the medals, but I was happy to pick up the Gold Camp Saloon souvenir token from the exposition. The exposition midway had a replica Alaska gold camp where one could experience all the misery of living in the gold fields. Just to make it even harder on the fair goer, the saloon was dry. No alcohol on the exposition grounds. Just a souvenir token and it wasn't even good for a drink! This piece was in Byron Johnson's collection at one time. He is a past president of the Token and Medal Society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I posted a gold award medal above (all the medals were struck in bronze). If you wanted a gold or silver medal, you had to have your's plated at your own expense. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to acquire a silver medal with its original award diploma. It is the center piece of my AYPE collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 And a few other pieces acquired in the past month: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Nice additions Bill. Great piece of photography/graphics in putting together the diploma picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Wow, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 And now for a variety of watch fobs. Since the exposition logo was not copyrighted, everyone could use it in their designs. Minor differences help distinguish different makers if you have signed pieces to use a a key. Many watch fobs were signed so they are interesting for a variety of reasons. My collection so far: Greenduck, Chicago Schwaab Stamp and Seal, Milwaukee One of my favorites, unsigned: and a Joseph Mayer and Bros., Seattle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 A lady's lapel pin (I say ladies because of the style and the fact that it is a very small pin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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