George Bache Soley Size 8 (1/2 inch) Lord's Prayer Medals
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In 1875, George Bache Soley purchased the U.S. Mint's First Steam Press as scrap. He also obtained collars and blanking dies used for the production of Type I gold dollars. He restored the press and converted it to run mechanically. Along with William Barber, they set up a business at 1205 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they produced medals.
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(William Penn) 1682 1908
William Penn center, with 1682 and 1908 surrounding. In 1682 William Penn came to America and established Pennsylvania. This medal was probably produced to be sold at the 225th Anniversary Founders' Week Philadelphia, Oct....
1901 Electric Tower Buffalo N.Y.
In 1901 the Pan American Exposition was held in Buffalo, NY. Designed by John Galen Howard, the Electric Tower, was 376 feet tall and featured the Goddess of Light sculpture at it's pinnacle.
Admiral Dewey U.S.N. medal circa 1903
In 1898, then Commodore Dewey, led the U.S. Asiatic Squadron in the Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines against the Spanish Pacific fleet. His decisive victory led the way for U.S. victory in the Spanish-American...
Birth Place of Liberty (Independece Hall) circa 1876
In 1876 the U.S. Centennial was celebrated at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been reported that Soley produced over 20 different medals for this exposition; however, only two were size 8 Lord's...
Brooklyn Bridge 1883
In 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge, built by John Roebling and his son Washington Roebling, was dedicated. It was the first bridge to cross the the East River (actually a tidal strait) from the then...
Columbus 1492 - 1892
In 1893, the Colombian Exposition was held in Chicago, Illinois, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas (he initially landed in what is today the Bahamas, and he thought...
Crown and Cross
This medal has no writing on the obverse, so it's unclear who had it produced. Based on the image of a crown with a cross within in, my guess is that a church called...
Gen. U.S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant left profile center with "Gen. U.S. Grant" surrounding. In 1864 Lieutenant General Grant is given command of all Federal armies during the Civil War. By 9 April 1865, Confederate General Robert...
God and Our Country (George Washington)
George Washington left with "God and Our Country " surrounding. This medal was probably produced in 1883 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the evacuation of the British from New York. There is this...
K T Masonic
Crown in center with cross and crossed swords behind. On the left and right sides of the cross there are the letters K and T respectively. Bottom of cross has masonic square and compass....
Liberty Bell 1776
Liberty Bell 1776 surrounding an image of the famous bell. Believed to have been produced for the 1876 Centennial Exposition held in Fairmount Park Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Lincoln 1809 - 65
Abraham Lincoln right with "Lincoln 1809 - 65" surrounding. It has been reported that Soley produced medals up to 1907 in celebration of the Hudson-Fulton Exposition. With Soley's death on 26 March 1908, it...
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt left profile with name surrounding. This medal was probably produced to celebrate the beginning of the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt in 1901. (President McKinley was assassinated 196 days into his second term,...
U.S. Mint Phila. 1832
1876-1880 medal created by George Bache Soley showing the Philadelphia Mint building on the obverse, and the Lord's prayer on the reverse. Size 8 (1/2 inch) gold plated base metal. While this is probably...
William M'Kinley
President William McKinley left with "William M'Kinley" surrounding, President Mckinley was elected in 1897 (first term) and was reelected in1901. This medal was probably issued in conjunction with his first inauguration.
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