Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial Medal - Coin - 1870 - RARE! Start Price USD 45.00 Current Price USD 45.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Los Banos, CA See more about 'Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial Medal - Coin - 1870 - RARE!' Description U.S. PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL MEDAL, BRONZE, 36 mm   Bronze with perhaps partial toned silver guilt.   The following is from CoinDoc: "This is a medal commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Landing of the Pilgrims. The medal was commissioned by the Pilgrim Society, first chartered in 1819. Their first meeting was held on May 18, 1820. The society received wide spread support from the New England population and became a forum for political types rather quickly. For example, on a meeting held on the "Forefathers Day" celebration, December 21, 1820, the meeting's highlight was a speech by the famous barrister Daniel Webster.   Pilgrim Hall was built by the society in 1824 and houses the history and records of the 102 English, Dutch and Scotch Puritans who were the occupants of the ship Mayflower that landed on the Massachusetts coast on December 21, 1620.   The Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts at the Church of First Parish on December 1, 1870 (other churches in Plymouth also participated). Special trains  transported "distinguished guests" who were then conducted to a special Memorial Service at the Church. United States Senator C. Winthrop was the key speaker. Following the service a dinner was served to about 900 people in the new railway station, followed by a Ball held in Davis Hall that was attended by approximately 400 "ladies and gentlemen" (sic).   The origin of the commemorative medal has never been exactly determined. It is speculated that the A. C. Warren designed the medal and J.E. Ellis actually struck the pieces. Both names are found on these medals and both were members of the Pilgrim Society.   The medal is described as following: Obverse: A scene depicting the Pilgrim's landing. Above the figures is the legend: PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL. The dates 1620 above 1870 is below. To the left of "1870" is a tiny J.E. ELLIS to the right, A.C. WARREN. Reverse: A Bible within a wreath, a bird with outstretched wings above. Above an around, WHOSE FAITH FOLLOW. At bottom in tiny letters, J.E.E. The medal was struck in silver, copper (red to brown color) and brass (gold color). All are rare. A silver example is in the possession of the Pilgrim Society."   Rough estimate of  value: US $300 - $500.   Condition is good with some discoloration around edges.  You will also note that there is some wear and the edges are slightly dented. This item is very rare and is only know to be about 15 to 20 currently in existence.  My camera cannot capture the intials and the etchings of the last names clearly enough, however, I have seen them with my magnifying glass.  Place a Bid!