The Society of Medalists
Encyclopedia
The Society of Medalists was established in 1930 to encourage the medallic work of superior sculptors, and to make their creations available to the public. The Society of Medalists was the oldest art medal
collector's organization in the United States and has released 129 medals from 1930 to 1995 on a limited edition basis.
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
collector's organization in the United States and has released 129 medals from 1930 to 1995 on a limited edition basis.
Websites
- Medal Collectors of America: Society of Medalists Collector's Guide
- Medallic Art Company Ltd.: Society of Medalists Collectors Medals