1980-1984 American Arts Series
Amongst the problems often cited for the American Arts Gold Medallion Series (Buy on eBay) is the unwieldy and inconsistent method of distribution and sale to the public. During the course of the series, the method of distribution was altered three times and it was typically a very involved process for collectors or precious metals […]
The American Arts Commemorative Series Gold Medallions (Buy on eBay) were produced across five years, with two different designs issued per year. All medallions were struck at the West Point Bullion Depository (before it gained full mint status) and do not carry a mint mark. The mintages range from a low of 35,000 pieces for […]
For the fifth and final year of the American Arts Commemorative Series, a one-half ounce gold medallion was issued to honor author John Steinbeck. He was the author of such well known works as Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and East of Eden, each of which have been widely read and adapted […]
The fifth and final year of the American Arts Commemorative Series included a one ounce gold medallion featuring actress Helen Hayes. Her career spanned nearly 80 years and included film, stage, and television roles. She won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award, as well as received the Presidential Medal of Freedom […]
The one-half ounce gold medallion released for the fourth year of the American Arts Commemorative Series features sculptor Alexander Calder. His artistic works include sculptures, theatrical productions, monumental works, painting, and jewelry. He was the creator of the mobile, a moving sculpture made with delicately balanced or suspended shapes. The obverse design of the medallion […]
The American Arts Commemorative Series entered its fourth year with a one ounce gold medallion featuring poet Robert Frost. He is well known for his works containing realistic depictions of rural life and American colloquial speech. During his lifetime, he received four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry and a Congressional Gold Medal. The obverse design of […]
Architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright was honored on the one-half ounce gold medallion released for the third year of the American Arts Commemorative Series. Wright believed in designing structures in harmony with humanity and the environment, which he referred to as organic architecture. During his career, he designed more than 1,000 structures and was […]
Amidst several notable design changes, the American Arts Commemorative Series entered its third year of issue with a one ounce coin honoring musician Louis Armstrong, who played the trumpet and cornet, as well as composed and sang. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in jazz, with his influence extending into popular […]
The subject of the one-half ounce gold medallion for the second year of the American Arts Commemorative Series was author Willa Cather. She is well known for her novels depicting frontier life on the Great Plains such as O Pioneers! and My Ántonia. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her novel One of Ours. […]
The second year of the American Arts Commemorative Series featured a one ounce gold medallion honoring American author and humorist Mark Twain. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, he was the author of such celebrated novels as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The obverse design of the 1981 Mark Twain American […]