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JFK Reception & Dinner Medal -- UPDATE
I went out for a short hunt this morning near an old Boy Scout camp to try and
find some old SILVER. . . since I found enough old copper last week in Wisconsin
After two hours. . . nothing. . . not even a Memorial penny. I was about ready to call it
a "skunk" but then when I dug my last target, this silver disk popped out at 4".
It's almost the size of a half dollar but not quite as thick and it says "Sterling" on the back.
I'm curious if these medals might have been given out to attendees at this Reception/Dinner.
6-18-08 UPDATE
I received following response from the "John F. Kennedy Presidential Library"
regarding this Reception & Dinner" medal:
Dear Mr. . . .
This 27mm, sterling medal you have was issued in connection with
the President's first public appearance after his inauguration: the
reception and dinner of the Cook County Democratic Party in Chicago.
There were 1500 struck by Fred Kofink Co., Chicago. All were personally
presented to those in attendance. There were two separate medals struck
in gold, one for the President and the other for Mayor Daley of
Chicago.
I do hope that this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Sharon Kelly
Reference Technician
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
Thanks for looking!
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I went out for a short hunt this morning near an old Boy Scout camp to try and
find some old SILVER. . . since I found enough old copper last week in Wisconsin
After two hours. . . nothing. . . not even a Memorial penny. I was about ready to call it
a "skunk" but then when I dug my last target, this silver disk popped out at 4".
It's almost the size of a half dollar but not quite as thick and it says "Sterling" on the back.
I'm curious if these medals might have been given out to attendees at this Reception/Dinner.
6-18-08 UPDATE
I received following response from the "John F. Kennedy Presidential Library"
regarding this Reception & Dinner" medal:
Dear Mr. . . .
This 27mm, sterling medal you have was issued in connection with
the President's first public appearance after his inauguration: the
reception and dinner of the Cook County Democratic Party in Chicago.
There were 1500 struck by Fred Kofink Co., Chicago. All were personally
presented to those in attendance. There were two separate medals struck
in gold, one for the President and the other for Mayor Daley of
Chicago.
I do hope that this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Sharon Kelly
Reference Technician
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
Thanks for looking!
watercolor
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