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statue of liberty and related medals

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	Belgium University. Unknown, believed to be 1893. Copper colored fine detailed piece. This piece will be listed in the new Gabriel book that is being completed. The front lettering is "SCIENCE LIBERTE". the back in french says- to the inauguration of the temple of science, which is popular with the people. Oct 1893 I have two of these beautiful copper medals. The second one i received came from Belgium along with a note. It said that this medal was created in 1888 to celebrate the new building being put on the campus of the La libre de Bruxelles that was founded in 1863. It measures 52mm. They are two of my more cherished pieces in my Statue of Liberty collection.
	Bruxelles medal. French mint, 1888. Year 25 anniversary of la libre pensee. This is my second Liberty medal from Brussels. Totally uncirculated and solid copper. Please read the info from the other look-alike piece. This piece also measures 52mm. There were few Liberty pieces dating before 1890, but this is one of them. this only two years afer the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
	1986 Bartholdi commemorative. French mint, 1986. Statue of Liberty centennial piece. This bronze piece came in a couple sizes. this one is about 87mm and has mint markings on the edge, like 1297 out of 1986. Elaborate details on the front of the statue of liberty and Bartholdi picture.
	Original 1885 Statue of Liberty model. United states, July 16th 1885-- patent date Feb 1879. Patented six inch statue with its tin one inch base from 1885. This is the American Committee Model that was produced and sold to produce funds for the base of the statue of liberty. it originally sold for one dollar, and was made in two pieces. this is one of my finest pieces to represent the statues history. This statue has the tin base, and weighs in at 5.7 oz. The underside of the tin base has a round hole to attach to the bottom half of the statue. It comes apart in the center, and the tin base is a little rusty, but very clear.
	Original 1885 Statue (no. 2). 1885 with patent date of Feby 18,1879. American Committee Model statue. This figurine is identical to my other statue, but the crown points are a little less pointed. It comes apart easily in the center and has the nice tin base with clear lettering. The underside of the tin base has a square opening to the bottom half of the statue. The complete weight of this piece is about 7.2 oz.
	1986 Liberty medallion. United states, 1986. Heavy bronze piece to celbrate 100th anniversary of Liberty. The front side is a nice portrail of the top part of liberty, while the back has a list of most of the countries that immigrants have come from in a circular pattern. This piece is about 75mm across.
	lucky penny. Made in japan, circa 1960s. Heavy copper colored piece with statue of liberty. Says "statue of liberty new york". full statue and base. Backside is a lucky penny with an indian in full head dress.
	Possible GO-9a ?. Unknown, stamp under base labeled DEP 85. Same picture as GO-9 from 1886, plus flag on back. I have 2 of these pieces, and am guessing them to have been produced in the 1885 and 1886 area, but cant prove it. Would like to know more! There is a loop on this token to be worn like a charm.
	Freiheitsstatue medal. According to the seller, it was Austria, 1886 is listed. This medal appears to be made of copper inlaid on a pot metal back. This piece meausures 47mm by 65mm and has no additional markings on the front or back. It is an uncirculated piece with very bright copper. any additional info would be appreciated!.
	Safe and Sane 1926. New york, 1926. In the Gabriel book this would probably be G3-13a. Independence Day is on the front along with the Statue of Liberty. The back has two girls running labeled "safe and sane fourth of july" along with the words athletic celebration.
	Liberty cookie tin. U.S. Vintage 1910-1920. This tin container is used to hold many of my odds and ends. This biscuit tin was produced for the Loose Wiles Co. And is used by me to hold many smaller items i have collected pertaining to the Statue of Liberty. It measures 9 and a half by 3 and a half inches and is in nice shape for as old as it is. It has a nice handle on it and opens and closes easily.
	Telephone Pioneers of America. US by ross, 1986. Advertising token with the dates of 1873 to 1911. This brass piece is dated on the front 1886-1986 and has the figure of Liberty. Liberty Enlightening the World is around the edge.
	Adoption Medal. French mindt by artist Charles Brenton, around 1918. WW1 medal honoring American soldiers who adopted French orphans. The obverse shows an american soldier embracing a french orphan with the Statue of Liberty in the background. The piece is unlisted in the gabriel book. The size is about 30mm square, and about 4 and one half inches long including the ribbon. the translation to english might be "lets honor those that died for the freedom of the world while taking the defense of its orphans".
	Liberty Trust and Savings bank. Us mint, 1912. Chicage bank advertising piece looking for deposits. This Liberty medal is nicely done with a very clear picture of the statue. The backside reads "we accept this on deposit for 50cents if you open a new savings account of $2.00 or more leaving it here six months or longer at 3% interest. not good after Jan. 15 1913". The front lists an address of kedzie ave & 12th st. This is unlisted in Gabriel book. This nice piece measures about 32mm.