barsenault
Well-Known Member
No mint and the wold compares to what the chinese are producing.
Chinese medals - silver isn't the only composition!
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mmissinglink said:
I do not like the monkey.
perfulator said:picturefun said:Gatito Bandito said:Was wondering if this comes in a *small* silver..
The big brass looks nice, though. Which mint?
Thanks!
This one issued by China Copper Medal (Da Tong zhang) Association, designed by Beijing brazie Art Communication Co. Ltd.
This is their web site. they have paid membership, and usually sponsors at least 4 Medals each year. Some of their design is just as good, if not better than the State owned ShenYuang Mint or ShangHai Mint, etc.,
http://www.oyy888.com
Here are some of the medals issued by them
http://www.oyy888.com/read.php?tid=49734
http://www.oyy888.com/read.php?tid=44986
http://www.oyy888.com/read.php?tid=46525
http://www.oyy888.com/read.php?tid=36183
there are lot, you can go here to look around
http://www.oyy888.com/thread.php?fid=3
Wow; http://www.oyy888.com/read.php?tid=48509 This is art!!
Very cool indeed.
mmissinglink said:
Nice medals. Not a big fan of monkeys as well, but I like obverse on the first one.
barsenault said:
Yes, absolutely! And compared to some "Western" mints prices are much more affordable.
another version of the teddy bear and dog.
Paktong - copper Nickel alloy with silver Plated. black chemical treatment. 66 mintage
Paktong - copper Nickel alloy with silver Plated. black chemical treatment. 66 mintage
mmissinglink
Active Member
I really like the Teddy - Dog medal.
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SpacePete said:
It states dog and teddy bear is the most sincere friends in our life, they are the first welcoming you and protecting you.
It try to remind us the childhood memory.
HOT DOG
SpacePete said:
Many animals are showing up today
mmissinglink
Active Member
andrewlee10 said:
That's really cool because of the 4 I purchased, I plan to give one to a childhood friend...who also happens to love dogs and has a dog who looks nearly identical to the dog depicted in the medal. Then the other 3 medals (one of each variety) will go into my SDB for long term storage.
The sculpt of this medal is executed with mastery. And the relief is among the most impressive I've ever seen (particularly the side with just the doggie close-up).....the obverse? I will post video and pics of the medals as soon as I can get around to it.
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perfulator
Member
andrewlee10 said:
What is this thing lower right? Something that got stuck when minting it?? Cool dogs though. The artist almost caught them in center!
perfulator
Member
andrewlee10 said:
wowowowowowoowowowow what is this?? who said swan & duck is dull??
mmissinglink
Active Member
perfulator said:
I think that thing is an ashtray. Look at it closely....it''s pan shaped just like an ashtray. The thing at the lower right seems perefct for holding a cigarette, cigar, or joint!
It's a cool looking ashtray.
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perfulator
Member
Ah yes, you are right. I have almost forgot the concept of ashtray, but maybe smoking is more popular in Asia. Anyway you don't need to smoke to admire it!
perfulator said:
smoking is very popular in China and emerging market in Asia
mmissinglink
Active Member
perfulator said:
Of course, I have already shown my appreciation for the aesthetic beauty of the design in spite of the fact that it appears to be an ashtray.
I have some wonderful looking wine and spirits glass flasks that I have found over the years and have a hard time parting with....in spite of the fact that I don't drink any alcohol beverages whatsoever.
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