Covington Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I found this coin in my grandpa's collection(who has been deceased for some time now) It is about the size of a nickel and I am sure it is silver. I can not seem to find any info at all. Any specs and value on this coin would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16d Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Definately not a U.S. coin. It's most likely a French medal commemerating the French Havre- New York line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I second that 16d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covington Posted June 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Ah... that would explain it not being in the red book. Can anyone offer some specs on it or where to find some specs. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Plain Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 I can't help other than to say I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covington Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 well, thanks anyway 28. It's the only one I've seen anywhere. Oh, 16d. Do you happen to know what Transatlantique Havre - New York means? It sounds like a boat or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Passenger Liner 'Blue Ribband' Competion perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifrost Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Covington: Check this site: http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/french.html It has some information about the shiping line that is mentioned in your medal/token. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covington Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 That is a very interesting site frost. Very informative. thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageka Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 It is a medal token or badge from a ship out of le havre COINS, MEDALS AND BADGES It is tradition in many domains of activity to celebrate an event with the striking of a medal. This is the case in the Merchant Navy. The launching of a vessel was celebrated by presenting the important guests with a medal in souvenir of the memorable day. The memory of a president will be honoured in the same way. It is also a way of showing gratitude to a vessel and its crew for war and rescue duties. Many other occasions are also honoured with this kind of ceremony. More commonplace is the sale of medals and badges to passengers during the life of the vessel. Other collectors’ items are Assembly coins and seniority medals. http://www.frenchlines.com/collections_en.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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