Medallions
A selection of U.S. and world medallions; other numismatic items may be included. In numismatics, a medallion is a piece of metal, usually carved or engraved; circular (like a coin) and large, that is used as a work of art, souvenir, medal, or worn on the body as a special symbol. If you don't see what you're looking for, please submit your want list. Thank you.
medallion n 1: any of various large ancient Greek coins 2: a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); medallions of veal 3: an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered 4: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, palm, ribbon]
[above] Detail from Banquet des Maires (Banquet of the Mayors); a bronze plaque (1902) by French artist Frédéric Charles Victor Vernon (1858-1912).
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