Jokerman

Hope you don't mind that I add some pieces in this thread. The first one is a medal made by Carl Enhörning in connection with crown prince Carl Johans battle at Grossbeeren 23. August 1813. Reference: Hildebrand 10.

We all move on in our lives from time to time. But I think a good advice is to keep your coins tucked away in the dark closet. I stopped collecting at the age of 20, but 20 years later I started again and the tucked away coins was a nice start of a new life as a collector. So if you don't need the money desperately, keep the coins for the future.

I really like the 1818 LXIII Crown, one of the finest pieces ever struck.

The diameter is 45 mm.

Thanks for the link and for sharing pictures. I am still interested in more info about Allen & Moore if anybody has something to share. My interest in this company comes from a series of 6 medals by generals fighting on the Danish side in the first Schleswig war (1848-1850). I can share pictures but didn't find out how.

I am interested in the manufacturer Allen and More located in Birmingham, UK which produced medals in the mid 19th century (http://sculpture.gla.ac.uk/view/organization.php?id=msib4_1211883044), and wonder if there exists any archive of their business. And if so where it is located.

Thanks again. I like the series and will have to look for it. I have about 20 of the series issued by Loos. I pick them up when the price is ok.

Thanks. Were all minted at the same time, or was they minted after each event?

I was totally unaware of the British Peninsular War series. Do you have any more information? How many, with/without loop etc.

Nice commemorative coins. A new project coming up?

I guess that in the future even fewer countries will mint their own coins. The Norwegian mint was founded back in 1686. In 2003 it was sold to private investors. Norges Bank (The Norwegian Bank) will every fourth year check the market to get the best price for new minting. The Norwegian mint has so far had the best prices, but only time will tell how long they can compete. I know the Norwegian mint also mint coins for other countries but I am not sure for which countries.

A couple of days ago I tried to send elverno a PM, unfortunately without response. I would really like to dig some more into the history about this medal and it would be a lot easier with some facts. Do anyone know elverno and if so could you help me with this? Best regards

Thanks Art1.2. If elverno is still active here it would be interesting to get more information about the medal, like diameter, weight and metal. If you also could post/send some high res photos it would be perfect.

Very interesting medal. Its definitely norwegian. The obverse reads: HARDWORKING DILIGENT. SPARSE SOBER. FAITH AND GOOD GIVES MAN BLESSING AND ENJOYABLE BREAD ALL OF LIFE'S 18 DAYS 01 The reverse reads: FOR GOOD DEEDS AND COUNTRY EXPEDIENT DILIGENCE BY LIEUTENANT H. v. BUCHVALD H v. Buchvald was a norwegian officer by the name Hans von Buchvald. I know he set up some private prices in the early 1800s. I will try and dig some more, but I am a little occupied the first couple of weeks. PS! Norway was a part of Denmark in 1801 and the written language the same.