1865 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Medal

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JW15

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Nice relic find! :icon_thumright: That should clean up very well!
 

CMDiamonddawg

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Very nice find :icon_thumleft: gotta love those long forgotten mill sites . Very difficult to find the sweet spots around the mill iron debris and newer lost stuff but when ya do , BAM all hel! breaks loose :icon_sunny: 8) ??? anything else found ? CMD
 

Mackaydon

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Great looking medal !
1865 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Tenth Exhibition Medal. Copper bronzed, 51mm. By Francis N. Mitchell. Julian AM-35. About Uncirculated.
Obv. Seated woman with implements of industry gazing l. toward steam train. Rev. Award inscription in wreath.
Here's a similar (obverse) one (1860) that sold for $253.
http://legacy.stacks.com/Lot/ItemDetail/179330
Don........
 

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The printing is so clear on it, it held up nicely. Great historical artifact for someone's collection.
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BuckleBoy

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That is a really great find.

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