The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 1093
1896 Bryan medal. United Snakes Of America. AU-55. Slightly prooflike in the fields. One of the many popular Bryan medals to come out during the free silver legislation which was fought heartily by the gold believers. The obverse depicts a lovely creation, a ducks body with the head of an ass with the motto "In Bryan We Trust" referring to the debasing of gold proposed by the Bryan legislation. The reverse is a simple design, it states "One Dam" "Free Silver" above and the date1896. There is a small rim mark below the date and a couple of scratches above the duck's back. An impressive piece of Americana, during some of our more colorful political battles.
Lot 1094
1896 medal "Where Am I At" to "I'm All Right" slide. Brass. Moveable side mount. AU-50. The obverse with an eagle which bows down when the side ring is moved to read "Where Am I At" while the bird is leaning heavily to the right, then when moved back up the eagle says "I'm All Right". The reverse also has two messages, one is "Free Silver" means a dollar worth 50 cents. A popular political token when the gold standard was under attack by the free silver forces. The obverse states "PAT APP-D FOR". One of the many interesting Bryan period tokens.
Lot 1095
1897 medal, "I'm All Right" or "Where Am I At". Bryan period brass. Moveable side mount. AU-50. Made by the gold forces during the free silver era. The obverse depicts an eagle which says "WHERE AM I AT" while dipping low, the regains his composure when the slide is moved up to say "I'M ALL RIGHT", below is engraved "PAT July 27, 1897. On the reverse it states: "gold standard means a dollar worth 100 cents, Mack, Teddy and Prosperity" and when the slide is operated to reveal the other hidden message, it reads "Free Silver means a dollar worth 50 cents, Bryan Archy and Stevenson". Struck in brass and with minor flecking around the edges. An impressive token which reflected the political storms of its day.
Lot 1096 
1969 gold Lunar Landing medal. Uncirculated. A neat medal struck in 14k gold with a two-tone look (brilliant and matte), struck "In Honor of Those Who Served." Designs as illustrated. Celebrates the memory of man's first lunar landing, accomplished by the gentlemen of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. Also stamped in tiny letters "Morgan's Inc." and, in a tiny circle, the Union Made label. Weighs 15.0 grams.
Lot 1097
1969 silver Lunar Landing medal. Uncirculated with a hint of rubbing. A large medal similar to the gold issue elsewhere in these pages. Stamped 999 Fine Silver on its edge. Two-tone look: matte with brilliant legends and edge. A charming chunk of space history! Weighs 3.29 ounces.
Lot 1098
American & U.N. medals lot. Recent medals in gold, silver and bronze as follows: small Dwight Eisenhower medal in .500 fine gold by the Franklin Mint, designed by Gilroy Roberts (engraver for the U.S. Mint as well), Gem Proof in plastic case of issue; a pair of large silver Nixon medals, both .999 fine silver by Medallic Art Company (one Inaugural medal and one Journey for Peace 1972 medal); a lovely long rectagonal medal weighing 4.7 oz in .999 fine silver showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence (the same scene used on the back of the 1976 $2 bill); a pair of 1972 United Nations Peace medals in sterling silver, both gorgeous Proofs in lucite holders; 1 sterling silver Proof silver 1-oz medal for the U.N. Children's Fund; and finally a pair of large Franklin Mint 1976 Bicentennial medals by Gilroy Roberts, obverse showing heads of our presidents in a cluster, reverse with an inscription of the Preamble--one is bronze and the other is 2,000 grains (4.6 oz) of sterling silver (.925 fine). Nice conditions on all. Total of 9 items.
Lot 1099
Franklin Mint First Ladies medal collection. Proof. A handsome presentation of our First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Patricia Nixon housed in a custom album, with Elizabeth Ford and Rosalynn Carter separate in capsules. Portraits and facts for each. Total of 42 pieces.
Lot 1100
Franklin Mint Presidential medals. Gem Proof. A beautiful collection of silver medals showing a portrait of each American President from Washington through Nixon holdered in a blue album, with two separate medals, one each for Ford and Carter (these two in capsules). One sterling ounce (.925 fine) each. Lovely gold toning is starting to form around the peripheries of most, from the album. Total of 38 pieces.
Lot 1101
Franklin Mint space medals. Proof. Portrayals of major events in space exploration, from the 1926 Goddard rocket to the 1969 Apollo 11 manned lunar landing. Each weighs nearly an ounce of sterling silver (.925 fine). Total of 24 pieces.
Lot 1102
Trio of large silver Inaugural medals. Uncirculated. Richard Nixon medal by Medallic Art Company, struck in .999 fine silver. Nixon-Agnew conjoined busts medal by the Franklin Mint, struck in .925 silver. And Gerald R. Ford medal by Medallic Art Company, struck in .999 fine silver. Own the portraits of these sterling gentlemen of 20th-century American politics. Total of 3 pieces.
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