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II.

THE FORREST MEDALS.

The duplicate of the first medal in gold was presented by Mr. Forrest to the New York Historical Society, at a meeting held June 22d, 1868, through the hands of James Lawson. It was accepted, with a vote of thanks to the donor, and placed in the archives of the Society.

The legend or motto on the second medal is from a sonnet by James Lawson "To Andrew Jackson," which may be found in Duyckinck's Cyclopædia of American Literature, vol. ii. p. 280, New York edition, 1855.

The tokens were issued by tradesmen as a mode of advertisement. They are an interesting proof of the great popularity of the tragedian.

I.

Ob. -A profile head of Forrest, facing to the left. Below the head engraver's initials, "C. C. W., Sc."

Leg." Histrioni optimo Eduino Forrest, viro præstanti, MDCCC. XXXIV."

Rev. The muse of Tragedy seated, holding in one hand a wreath, the other holding a dagger, and resting on her lap. A mask resting beside her.

Leg.-"Great in mouths of wisest censure.'

Ex.-" C. INGHAM, Del."

Metal, silver; size, 1 inch; edge plain. Two struck in gold, twenty-six in silver.

II.

Ob. A profile bust of Forrest, facing to the left.

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Leg." Edwin Forrest."

Ex. In small letters, "A. W. Jones, Del. F. B. Smith & Hartmann,

N. Y., fecit."

Rev. A wreath bound with a ribbon, on which are inscribed the

names of Mr. Forrest's celebrated characters. Within the wreath, "Born in the City of Philadelphia, Pa., March 9, 1806." "Just to opposers, and to friends sincere."

Metal, copper; size, 3 inches; edge plain. Two struck

in silver; also struck in tin.

III.

Ob.-A profile head of Forrest, facing to the left. Below the head the engraver's name, "Merriam, Boston."

Leg." Edwin Forrest, born March 9, 1806."

Rev. An olive wreath, enclosing the words, "Rose by his own efforts," also engraver's name, "Merriam, Boston." Outside of the wreath, "Just to opposers, and to friends sincere."

Metal, copper; size, 1 inch; edge plain. Also struck

in tin.

THE FORREST TOKENS.

I.

Ob.-A profile bust of Forrest enclosed with laurel branches, and facing to the right.

Rev. "E. Hill, Dealer in Coins, Medals, Minerals, Autographs, Engravings, Old Curiosities, &c., No. 6 Bleecker St., N. York, 1860."

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

II.

Ob.-Same as last.

Rev. Half-length figure of a man smoking. Legend, "No pleasure can exceed the smoking of the weed."

Metal, tin; edge milled; size, 11⁄2 inch.

Ob. - Same as No. 1.

III.

Rev. A box of cigars (regalias), two pipes crossed above the box.
Legend, "Levick, 904 Broadway, New York, 1860."
Metal, tin; edge milled; size, 1% inch.

Ob. Same as No. I.

IV.

Rev. "F. C. Key & Sons, Die Sinkers and Medalists, 123 Arch St., Phila.," enclosed within a circle of thirty-two stars.

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

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V.

A profile bust of Forrest, facing to the right. Legend, "Edwin
Forrest.'

Rev. Same as Rev. Ix., last.

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

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Rev.-Profile bust of Webster, facing to the right. Legend, "Daniel Webster."

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

VII.

Ob. Same as No. v.

Rev.-" Dedicated to Coin and Medal Collectors," enclosed by two palm branches crossed. Ex., "1860."

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

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Rev. A race-horse standing, and facing to the left.

Club." "Member's Medal."

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1 inch.

Ob. Same as No. v.

IX.

"Mobile Jockey

Rev.-A witch riding on a broom-stick. "We all have our hobbies." "G. H. L."

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

X.

Ob. -Same as No. v.

Rev.—The name "Key" in large letters occupying the entire centre of the field; within the name are enclosed in small letters the following, "Ornamental Medal and Seal Die Sinkers, &c., &c., 329 Arch St., Phila." The whole surrounded by a constellation of stars.

Metal, tin; edge plain; size, 1% inch.

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