Welcome to the Georgia Medals collection page, a treasure trove dedicated to showcasing the rich history and artistic beauty of Georgia through its medals, coins, and tokens. Here, you’ll embark on a journey through time, exploring unique pieces that celebrate Georgia’s significant events, achievements, and cultural milestones. From the gilded Bronze Henry Grady Medal of the 1895 Cotton States Exposition to the intricate designs of the North Georgia Stock and Fair Association medals, each item tells a story of Georgia’s heritage and its role in shaping American history. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a history enthusiast, or simply curious, this page offers a fascinating glimpse into the past through these exquisitely crafted emblems of Georgia’s legacy.
1895 COTTON STATES AND INTERNATION EXPOSITION CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE MEDAL | ||
1966 GEORGIA STATE CAPITOL CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE DETAILS | ||
1954 FULTON COUNTY GEORGIA =1854-1954 CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE DETAILS | ||
1852 US CUSTOM HOUSE Savannah Georgia | ||
ANA 70th ANNAUL CONVENTION | ||
THE NORTH GEORGIA STOCK AND FAIR ASSOCIATION, 1880. 50mm. Silver .Unsigned, but the work is of high quality. Obverse with a robed female seated, her arm extended holding a wreath, supported by a shield with a plow below. In the background are farm animals, a steam locomotive with two cars and North Georgia mountains in the distance. State of Georgia seal on shield lady’s arm is resting on. THE NORTH GEORGIA STOCK AND FAIR ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA GA. in outer circle. On the reverse, an open wreath with a beehive at bottom surrounds the struck inscription: AWARDED TO/ (engraved) E. WHITMAN SONS & CO./ FOR BEST/ (engraved) CORN & Y COB MILL/ANNUAL FAIR (engraved) 1880. | ||
• (Above) Georgia State Agricultural Society Medal Bronze, approx. 6 mm thick; 59 mm (approx. 2.25 in.) diameter. •The obverse features Columbia, seated wearing a long chiton and holding a laurel wreath. Beside her is a cornucopia and a cotton bale. In the middle ground various domestic animals graze; a train passes in the distance, and on the horizon is the ocean with a sailing ship. Around the perimeter is inscribed “Georgia State Agricultural Society” •On the reverse is the coat of arms of Georgia; around the perimeter is inscribed “In Industry We Thrive;” beneath the coat of arms is inscribed “Awarded To” (no engraving has been made). Around the bottom is inscribed the manufacturer’s name: “Sharp & Floyd” and “Atlanta Ga” (Sharp and Floyd were jewelers in Atlanta who made medals for many trade organizations.) | ||
Columbus GA Industrial Association Award Medal – 1870’s. 57mm. Silver. 60.3 grams. Unsigned. Attractively toned. Extremely Find. The obverse central devise is a close copy of a portion of the Georgia Confederate Seal in 1861. Below is the partial date 187 . The surrounding legend reads: COLUMBUS INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION * COLUMBUS GA. * The reverse legend: AGRICULTURE. MECHANICS. MANUFACTURES surrounds an open wreath inscribed near the top: AWARDED/TO. The open space below is not inscribed. | ||
The Atlanta Agricultural & Industrial Association Award Medal, ND. Lindesmith Georgia 2. 58.7mm Copper. W.H. Key,Sc. (Sharp & Floyd, Atlanta.). Mostly Red Un circulated. Obverse with the legend: THE ATLANTA AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION around a bird’s eye view of the exposition grounds within a center circle. W.H. Key. F. Phila in tiny letters in the exergue. The reverse legend: ENERGY AND INDUSTRY LIFE OF TRADE is above CONSTITUTION above 3 columns (a close copy of a portion of the Georgia Confederate Seal of 1861). Partial wreath at bottom and below, in small letter, SHARP & FLOYD ATLANTA. | ||
Industrial Association of Georgia Exposition Award Medal, CA. 1870’s. 44.8 Bronze Unsigned. Brown. Inscribed at the top of obverse is INDUSTRY above a beehive, flanked by cornucopia. Below is a shield broken in to 4 segments depicting representative scenes of industry, agriculture, commerce and the arts. The reverse legend, INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORIGA is above CONSTITUTION above 3 columns (a close copy of a portion of the Georgia Confederate Seal of 1861). EXPOSITION below, and above a space for inscription. | ||
HK-405a. – Silver-plated Bronze. FOR GEORGIA EXPOSITION FUND Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915. | ||
HK-405 – Bronze. Size 24. FOR GEORGIA EXPOSITION FUND Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915 | ||
HK-405 – Bronze. Size 24. FOR GEROGIA EXPOSITION FUND Medal Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915 Obverse: Within circle, edifice; Louisiana Building below; around Panama-Pacific International Exposition · San Francisco 1915 Reverse: Within circle, variation of State Seal, superimposed upon lower portion of edifice and grounds; outside, around For Louisiana Exposition Fund * Union Justice Confidence * | ||
1891 August GA “Carnival And Trades Medal Held Jan. 20-231891″, HK626. Obverse says “SOUVENIR OF OUR CARNIVAL: Jester or clown doing jig or dance; in r. background is group of tunic-clad soldiers holding shields and long upright lances; in l. background is two-horse chariot carrying two men, one holding high a banner; above all Souvenir of Our Carnival; beaded border. 37.7mm, White medal, very rate. Great condition. Ribbon attached. See our new page for this 1891 Augusta GA Carnival Medal See YouTube video of this medal near end of this page. | ||
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1898 Spanish American War – Atlanta Peace Jubilee Medals. Middle photos is reverse of medal to the left, which is 34mm. | ||
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Fox Theatre 1979 Medal – Atlanta Landmarks, Inc. 75mm, 6mm wide. Atlanta Landmarks, Inc. under Fox Theatreon reverse. Julian H. Harris in small letters at botton of obverse. Julian H. Harris (1907-1987) graduated from Georgia Tech in 1928 with a B.S. in architecture and soon became a noted free-lance sculptor, contributing many sculptures to the Atlanta area. Some of his work for the Georgia Tech campus includes ten busts of famous engineers and scientists, the bronze gate of the Naval Armory, and the stained glass window in Britain Dining Hall and this medal for the Fox Theater Anniversary. See YouTube video of this medal below. |