There are 14 different medal types (organized as President Eisenhower Appreciation Medals) that the US Mint struck for use by President Eisenhower from 1958 through 1961. In addition, 6 varieties have been identified. The five medals in the image represent medals awarded during President Eisenhower "Goodwill Tours". The larger medals have the same dimensions as a US Morgan/Peace silver dollar. The smaller medal's diameter is the same as a US silver half dollar on a slightly thicker planchet.

Thought this set was interesting. US Mint issued 1973 as part of the Bicentennial releases. Major battles and leaders of the revolutionary war replicas of “America’s First Medals”. These were minted in pewter! Until I saw these medals I was unaware of the Mint ever minting anything in pewter. The set originally released for $50 I believe…I bought a couple years ago at $35. The booklet tells about each medal and the medals themselves have a lot of Latin legends and captions.

Something you dont see everyday! 19th Century cast iron bust portrait of George Washington by William Rush. Not in my personal collection. This piece measures close to 22 inches!

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I'm still amazed things like this exist! What's nearly as cool as holding a classic coin or medal? The original box & packaging material. 127 yr old wood box and corrugated cardboard for the World's Columbian Exposition award medal.

Created by the US Mint for use by President Kennedy himself. One had to earn the gratitude of the President to be awarded this medal.

President Kennedy Appreciation Medal. Designed by Frank Gasparro. Manufactured by the US Mint with an original mintage of 300.

POTUS special Government medals struck by the US Mint from 1958 - 1962. Manufactured for use by Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy.

#tonertuesday Charles Lindbergh die trial medal by Medallic Art Company (1927).

What toned beauties are lurking in your collection?

I think US Mint medals are a hugely overlooked area of US Numismatics. I have quite a few from the ca. 1975 Pewter American Revolution Medals, complete 34mm Presidential Bronze Medals Washington to Trump, all Presidential Silver Medals issued to date, Liberty series silver medals, US military silver 1 ounce medals, Ben Franklin Firefighter, ten year anniversary of 9-11, Mayflower, Women’s Suffrage and growing but trying to value that portion of my collection is challenging. I would love for “The Red Book” to expand their scope to US Mint Medals or even a separate publication. Until I found the set of American Revolution medals I didn’t know the Mint ever made medals in pewter.

Love my newest addition to the PC!
President Ronald Reagan's personal presentation medal. Given to world leaders and cabinet members. This one was given to Sir Bernard
Ingham, who was Margaret Thatcher's Chief Press Secretary. Made by the Medallic Art Company (MACO), the medal is 3 inches & weighs an impressive 10 oz.