The 1975 - 1976 American Freedom Train

The 1975-1976 Bicentennial American Freedom Train


	American Freedom Train Medals by Medallic Art Company The official American Freedom Train medal was designed by sculptor Marcel Jovine of Turin, Italy, then residing in Closter, NJ. The medal was offered for sale in various sizes in gold, vermeil, silver and bronze. Image: From the April 1975 issue of The Art Medalist newsletter published by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, CT. Image: Ryan Moore collection
	American Freedom Train Gold 18 karat 1.25-inch Medal This 1.25 inch (32mm) diameter 1oz. solid 18K gold medal was produced by the Medallic Art Company and available directly from the company. Limited to 500 individually numbered pieces. Original price: $400. Like the large fine silver medal, this version came in a blue velvet box. Images: S.C.R. INC. Used with permission.
	American Freedom Train 24 karat gold-on-silver 2.5-inch Medal This rare 2.5 inch diameter .999 fine silver 24K gold vermiel electroplated medal was produced by the Medallic Art Company and available directly from the company. It came in a velvet box. Limited to 1000 individually numbered pieces. Original price: $100. Images: Ryan Moore collection
	American Freedom Train Silver antique 2.5-inch Medal This 2.5 inch pure silver .999 fine antique finish medal was produced by the Medallic Art Company and available directly from the company.. Limited to 5000 medals. Original price: $80. Image: James Buckley, courtesy of his son-in-law, Richard.
	Other side... This example is numbered 391 on its edge. Image: James Buckley
	American Freedom Train Antique Bronze 2.5-inch Medal This 2.5 inch bronze medal was produced by the Medallic Art Company and available directly from the company. Originally planned to be limited to only the number sold by July 4, 1976. Original price: $10 Image: Ryan Moore collection
	Other side... Image: Ryan Moore collection
	The original information release did not mention these 2.5" bronze medals being individually numbered, but apparently they were. Some unnumbered 2.5" bronze medals were used to create "Thank You" awards for AFT host committees. Image: Ryan Moore collection
	American Freedom Train Silver 1.5-inch Medal This 1.5 inch diameter .999 fine silver medal was produced by the Medallic Art Company. This version of the medal was enclosed in a clear (removable) Lucite holder and available only at train display sites. Original price: $25 Box is shown opened to display front and back. Image: Todd Schannuth collection
	It came with a shiny finish (above) and a brushed or matte finish (at right). Image: Ryan Moore collection
	American Freedom Train Bronze 1.5-inch Medal This 1.5 inch diameter bronze medal was produced by the Medallic Art Company. This version of the medal was only available at train display sites. Original price: $2.50 Image: Todd Schannuth collection
	Medals could be found in a variety of packaging and were used in many different collectibles -- from awards to jewelry. Image: Ryan Moore collection
	Image: Ryan Moore collection
	Image: Ryan Moore collection
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	Encased in Lucite with medals for the Bicentennial Wagon Train to Pennsylvania. mage: Ryan Moore collection
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