The Franklin Mint Collectibles Value Guide
Tokens, Coins and Medals Part II
The Franklin Mint was established in 1964 and began producing and selling privately minted gold and silver commemorative rounds and medallions. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s the company continuously expanded into new collectibles areas, including figurines, plates, die cast models, and pewter.
- Name: George Ross
- Series: The Official Signers Medals
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 39mm, 500 grains (1.04 troy ounces) - First edition proof from a set of 56 medals issued to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
- Production Dates: 1976
- Sale Price: $24.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: John Quincy Adams
- Series: Presidential Commemorative Medals
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 39mm, 500 grains (1.04 troy ounces) - Sixth President of the United States 1825-1829. Reverse reads: Born July 11, 1767. Married Louisa Johnson, 1797. Only President Whose Father Had Also Been President; A Great Independent Thinker, Debater and Fighter for Human Rights. Died Feb 23, 1848.
- Production Dates: 1967-1970
- Sale Price: $40.00
- Sale Date: Oct 2021
- Name: Martin van Buren
- Series: Presidential Commemorative Medals
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 39mm, 500 grains (1.04 troy ounces) - Eighth President of the United States 1837-1841. Reverse reads: Born Dec. 5, 1782. Married Hannah Hoes, 1807. A Master Polititian, Dapper Party Boss, Debater and Leader. First Native Born U.S. Citizen to Become President. Died July 24, 1862.
- Production Dates: 1967-1970
- Sale Price: $24.00
- Sale Date: Jan 2022
- Name: James Polk
- Series: Presidential Commemorative Medals
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 39mm, 500 grains (1.04 troy ounces) - Eleventh President of the United States 1845-1849. Reverse reads: Born Nov. 2, 1795. Married Sarah Childress, 1824. First Dark Horse President: Extended U.S. Borders to the 49th Parallel, to the Rio Grande and to the Pacific Ocean. Died June 15, 1849
- Production Dates: 1967-1970
- Sale Price: $24.00
- Sale Date: Aug 2021
- Name: Rutherford Hayes
- Series: Presidential Commemorative Medals
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 39mm, 500 grains (1.04 troy ounces) - 19th President of the United States 1877-1881. Reverse reads: Born Oct. 4, 1822. Married Lucy Webb, 1852. Civil War Hero; Lost Popular Electoral Vote; First President to Have a Telephone and Phonograph. Died Jan. 17, 1893.
- Production Dates: 1967-1970
- Sale Price: $26.00
- Sale Date: Oct 2021
- Name: William McKinley
- Series: Presidential Commemorative Medals
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 39mm, 500 grains (1.04 troy ounces) - 25th President of the United States 1897-1901. Reverse reads: Born Jan 29, 1843. Married Ida Saxton, 1871. Launched the U.S. as a Global Power. Declared War on Spain: Annexed Philippines and Hawaii: Third President Assassinated. Died Sept. 14, 1901.
- Production Dates: 1967-1970
- Sale Price: $22.00
- Sale Date: Dec 2021
- Name: Presidential Mini Coin Set First Edition
- Series: Presidential Mini Coin Set First Edition
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: Complete set of 36 mini-coins from president Washington to Nixon. Also includes bonus Gerald Ford coin. Each coin is 10 millimeters, composed of approximately 1 gram solid sterling silver for a total silver weight of about 36 grams for the set. Housed in a deluxe display case and includes a magnifying glass.
- Production Dates: ca 1974
- Sale Price: $70.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2020
- Name: Macbeth
- Series: Royal Shakespeare Company - The Shakespeare Medals
- Type: Gold on Silver Medal
- Description: Sterling Silver 24k Gold Plated 45mm 1.25 oz
- Production Dates: 1971-1974
- Sale Price: $23.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: North Dakota The Flickertail State
- Series: States of the Union
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: 32mm, 0.45 oz sterling silver.
- Production Dates: 1969-1970
- Sale Price: $17.00
- Sale Date: Dec 2020
- Name: Full Set
- Series: The Thomason Medallic Bible Medals Collection
- Type: Sterling Silver Medal
- Description: Modern version of the 19th Century Bible medals by Sir Edward Thomason. This set features 60 medals, .925 Sterling Silver, 1 3/4" in diameter and 1.25 troy oz each. Total Sterling Silver Weight: 75 troy oz
- Production Dates: 1967-70
- Sale Price: $2,950.00
- Sale Date: Jan 2022
- Name: Sledding - C101
- Series: Christmas Cards with Medals
- Type: Bronze Medal
- Description: One of a series of annual Christmas cards. Coins is sealed in a plastic capsule. Cards have satin foil covers. Features the designs of sculptor Ernest Lauser showing images of children sledding.
- Production Dates: 1970
- Sale Price: $6.75
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: Collection of Antique Car Coins Series 1
- Series: Collection of Antique Car Coins Series 1
- Type: Bronze Medal
- Description: Full set of 25. Each medal portrays a classic car produced between 1901-1925. 26mm bronze. Includes a booklet by antique car and motorcycle expert Floyd Clymer, with detailed descriptions of each car in the series. (Folder shows wear)
- Production Dates: 1968
- Sale Price: $10.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2020
- Name: Wild Bill Hickok
- Series: Husky Oil Company Rugged Americans
- Type: Bronze Token
- Description: From a series of 13 tokens depicting legendary characters of the American West. Distributed as a premium by Husky Self Service Stations in Canada. The full offering included an eight page booklet, a four page leaflet, and a cardboard holder with spaces to display the full set. Obverse shows a bust of Hickok. Reverse shows a star and reads Marshal Abilene. Marked FM Cornell.
- Production Dates: 1970
- Sale Price: $10.00
- Sale Date: Jan 2022
These values for Franklin Mint collectibles are based on prices realized in actual recent retail transactions. Unless otherwise noted, the items are in a condition that is acceptable to most collectors - near mint-state, clean, and free of damage. Particularly pristine items are worth more, especially those with intact original packaging, the original certificate of authenticity, and other documentation. Items with excessive wear from careless handling and storage, damage, or repairs will be worth considerably less than the values listed here.
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