jsk301 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I have this coin that I inherited from my grandfather who served in World War I. (see attachments) Can you tell me anything about this coin. Is there any value to it and why were they handed out? I cannot seem to find any information about it on the internet. Email me for a picture, unable to attach as it is too large to put on here. Thank you, John S. King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 You may wish to upload the pic to a free picture hosting site, then link to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsk301 Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 This is the front of the token: http://tinypic.com/v5bs46.jpg This is the back: http://tinypic.com/v5bsj7.jpg I hope this works!!! Thanks for the tip and the welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Yay, you got pics up! Unfortunately, I don't recognize it, perhaps someone else will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I have to check Hibler and Kappen's So-Called Dollar book when I get home (I'm at work), but here's similar medal: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=8401928150 Its the So Called Dollar HK # 892 "Keep Your Powder Dry", Service in France/1918. Same medal, slightly different obverse inscription. As I say, I'll check H&K to see if they list multiple types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarCheryl Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsk301 Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Thank you Bill! And thank you for all your warm welcome's!!! I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Your medal is Hibler and Kappen 892 (bronze). 893 is listed as brass and 894 as white metal. They are listed as rare, 51-250 known with a value of $35. This is a moderate price for H&K listings, probably around $75 today, but lots of factors enter in to actual value. The piece is described with a 1917 date as your piece shows. What I found interesting is the pictured piece in the catalog has a 1918 date and the auction piece I cited earlier is for service in France, 1918. Obviously there were several varieties and we know H&K ignored (did not notice???) the difference between 1917 and 1918. Type II features a female head (victory) on the obverse and a swastika on the chest of the eagle. The tokens were sold to families for presentation to soldiers for good luck. H&K note they were not popular. I believe you have an interesting and historic piece with a family connection? Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsk301 Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thank you Bill for the information. This is just about the only thing I have left from my fathers side. I didn't think it had much value, more sentimental value more than anything. I found it interesting that the internet could not provide me with more information on it. You would think that since they are rare, someone would post information about them. I really appreciate you taking the time to look it up. My dad also left me a Morgan silver dollar, that was passed down from his dad. It is dated 1921 and has the "S" mark on it. I don't know much about this one either. Do you? Thanks again! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowtracks Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hi John, Welcome, pretty cool WWI token. You can look up all you need to know about your Morgan at coinfacts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hispania Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Welcome. That's a nice token and I'm sure the sentimental value will far outdistance the cash value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy452 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Welcome and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Neat token! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Nice token, Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKEg Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 WELCOME! Nice Coin YOu got there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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