| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1929 OR 1968? Portrait Medal, 1929, Jules Verne, Literature Science Geographie, 1828-1905 Designed by French Sculptor and Medalist Raoul Lamourdedieu (1877-1953) Monnaie de paris (?) - Graveur : à déchiffrer Dimension : 50 mm Poids : 68 g Métal : bronze . |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1955 Portrait Medal, 1955, Jules Venre 1828-1905, Science-Geographie-FictionDesigned by French Sculptor and Medalist R. B. Baron (Roger B. Baron) (1907-1994) 68mm, Bronze. Created for la Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) The reverse mentions the books: - Le Tour du monde en 80 jours - 5 Semaines en ballon - Voyage del la terre a la lune - 20 mille lieues sous le mers and shows a modern high altitude balloon, a map showing Africa and Europe, a map of part of the moon, a modern submarine, and an octopus (note: it should be a squid) Note: There is a copy of this medallion in the Canadian "National Medal Collection", which contains approximately 3,790 medals relating to all aspects of Canadian life, including military achievement, sports, scholarship, agriculture, and other endeavours. Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1986-79-4430 (Portrait Medal of the Famous French Writer of Prophetic Science Novels Jules Verne ) |
| Image Courtesy: Nicholas A. Sicurella, 1998 Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1982 The above is a Russian medal (bronze) issued in 1982. It was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jules Verne (though it actually appeared 4 years after this event!) The sculptor was M. Shmakov, and the medal was struck by the Leningrad Mint. The Medal is 59.7 mm in diameter and is struck in high relief. |
| Image Courtesy: Gerald Pavano Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1978 - Birth of Jules Verne - Franklin Mint This "coin" was produced in Silver by the Franklin Mint. The Franklin Mint is a United States Company, that produces limited edition "collectibles" like books, coins or model cars! This particular example was produced in 1978 for the anniversay of Verne's birth. (in the above images, the "black" is a high gloss silver, and the "white" is a frosted silver.) |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 19xx France - Medallion issued by Foire International, Nantes, France. Particulars of this medallion uncertain. (Foire International is a large convention in Nantes). Bronze coloured, with some of the colouring chipping on this example. "GLORIA" near edge on both sides. |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1982 France - Medallion issued by Michel de LÒrmeraie Publishers, Paris, France. Particulars of this medallion uncertain. Michel LÒrmeraie published a series of Hetzel Replicas. I think this medalion was sent out to subscribers of the series. Gilt. I do not know how many were made, or if you had to buy the whole series to get the medallion.` Written on the Medallion: "Medaille Reservee aux Lecteurs des Voyages Extraordinaires Collection Reeditee par Michel de LÒrmeraie 1974-1982" "Michel de LÒrmeraie Editeur de Livres Rares et Precieux a Paris medaille Commemorative |
| Image Courtesy: Nicholas A. Sicurella, 1998 |
| A unifaced medal showing the emblem of the French Naval vessel BAP
Jules Verne set in a round mahogany plaque. The emblem design is a
Mermaid with Hammer and Flaming Anvil.
The medal is 74 mm in diameter, and the plaque is 110mm and 14mm thick. It is struck in high relief and has an "Art Deco" look to it. It has the initials FIA to the right of the flaming anvil. The French Naval vessel BAP Jules Verne went into active service on June 1, 1976. (BAP = Bâtiment Atelier Polyvalent which in English is a "Technical Support and Supply" Ship) (See external links BAP JV 1 and BAP JV 2) information on the BAP Jules Verne. This is the 2nd French Naval vessel with the name Jules Verne, the first being a Ravitailleur de sous-marins Jules Verne(Submarine Tender), launched in 1931. |
| Collection Andrew Nash (well, mine a silver dish!) |
| Wine Taster from French Naval vessel BAP Jules Verne with
Mermaid with Hammer and Flaming Anvil Medallion in bottom.
The wine taster is hallmarked fia, lyon(under),the f+a+lyon form a circle. Size is 3"1/4 diameter. information on the BAP Jules Verne. |
| Medallion showing the emblem of the French Naval vessel BAP Jules
Verne with Mermaid with Hammer and Flaming Anvil. information on the BAP Jules Verne. |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1964 France - Medallion issued by Gaz de France for the launch (Sept 8, 1964) of the ship Jules Verne, le premiere navire Methanier Francais. 68 mm Bronze, Designed by French Sculptor and Medalist Roger B. Baron (1907-1994) |
| 2005 France Médaille calendrier en bronze Jules Verne 1828-1905- Medallion issued by Monnaie de Paris, 2005, for the 100th Anniversary of Verne's death. This is a large Medallion that shows Verne on 1 side and images from his books on the other side, all surrounded by a 2005 calendar. GRAVEUR:Vautrin DIAMETRE:100mm METAL:Bronze POIDS:608g |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1996 Cuba - 10 Peso Silver coin commemorating Jules Verne with an image of the Nautilus and Captain Nemo (The image above, is as issued, including the enamel coloured effect) |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1994 Amiens, France - 3 ECU (CU) AMIENS - Jules
Verne. Production of 20,000
A coin produced for the City of Amiens, valid for the dates: December 1994 to February 1995 ( Issued in denominations of 1 (CU - 20,000), 3 (CU - 20,000), 20 (AG - 1,000), 30 (AG - 1,500), and 500 ECU - see below ) |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1994 Amiens, France - 30 ECU (Ag - Silver) AMIENS - Jules Verne. Production of 1500 - Monnaie de Paris |
| Image Courtesy: Nicholas A. Sicurella, 2018 |
| 1994 Amiens, France - 500 ECU (Gold) AMIENS - Jules Verne, Production of 15 - Monnaie de Paris .920 find gold, 16.5 grams, 30mm |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1972 - A Tribute to Jules Verne - Rex There are many variations to the above token/medallion. They were produced in 1972 for distribution at Mardi Gras. They are called Rex Doubloons and are struck in various metals. The above example is shown larger than life. Its real size is 38mm, and is made of a light metal alloy, probably Aluminum. (This token was given to me by my brother-in-law, David Riley.) |
| Image Courtesy: Nicholas A. Sicurella, 1998 |
| 1972 - A Tribute to Jules Verne - Rex The variation of the Mardi Gras Rex Doubloon at left, is antique bronze, and the one on the right is oxidized silver plated bronze. They are struck in high relief. They were also struck in Gold and Siver. |
| 1978 - Classics Children Love - Krewe of Pontchartrain This Mardi Gras token celebrates classic childrens literature. the image depicts 2 children reading and acting as book ends to 7 books. The right hand book is Mysterious Island. Arranged in a circle around the children, are the names of authors: Verne, Cooper, Dumas, Wells, Hugo, Sewell, Twain, Scott, Stevenson |
| Image Courtesy: Nicholas A. Sicurella, 1998 |
| 1979 - A Tribute to Jules Verne - Alla This Mardi Gras token is called an Alla Mini Doubloon. It is made of a light alloy, probably aluminum and comes in sets with a variety of colours, including purple, green and gold. |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1979 - A Tribute to Jules Verne - Alla This Mardi Gras token is a collectible version of the previous token. It is made of a heavier material, and has a high raised surface. The reverse of this particular specimen is enamelled and coated with plastic (the plastic coating is quite thick) |
| 1986 - Fantastic World of Fiction - Mystic Krewe of Carnival Among the images drawn from fiction is the Disney representation of the Nautilus. |
| 1999 - A Tribute to Jules Verne - Bacchus This Mardi Gras token depicts Verne surrounded by his fantastic vehicles. Made of a light weight material (Aluminum likely) it is shown here in Gold and Purple. |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1999 - A Tribute to Jules Verne / Riding Lieutenant - Bacchus This Mardi Gras token has the words "Riding Lieutenant" across the top, and "A Tribute to Jules Verne" across the bottom. I suspect it is tossed from the "Riding Lieutenant's" Float. It has the same year as the above Bacchus token. Note: The Token is black, and is very hard to see when scanned! |
| 200? USA - Disney Commemorative Token,
#36 in a series. 20,000 Legues Under the Sea movie.In "blister pack" with "Trading Card" |
| Collection Andrew Nash |
| 1996 - Time Warp Tazo, Jules Verne, 1828-1905, #219, 3 points - Frito Lay/Warner Bros. This token is made of plastic, and commemorates Jules Verne. The image is Daffy Duck, dressed like Verne, seated at a desk writing with a feather quill. Behind him is a squid from 20,000 Leagues. The token is coloured plastic, and has raised, glow in the dark hightlights. These would have been in packages of Frito Lay chips and cheesies |
