300 ton mint press on display in the museum stamps out its own unique Virginia City Commemorative Medallion crafted by a world class engraver formerly employed with one of the large country treasury departments for a long time. The precious metal Ultra-High Relief Virginia City Commemorative Medallion heralds a jam-packed theme about the heroic efforts of the late 1800s Comstock pioneers and miners. With a loop it can be seen that the medallion has fine crisp details curving in artistic flair with varieties of relief, cuts, ridges and excitement more than I have ever seen in a medallion!
The medallion original was designed by an artist renowned for Western artworks including a commission by the Nevada governor, a fund raiser that included numerous celebrities of the Silver Screen. I recorded a 15 minute video interview with the gentleman in the historic Piper's Opera House as he is also a Director for the V&T, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, now operating steam engine service from Carson City to Virginia City on "The Crookedest Railway in the World". That label flashed into existence from the wit of Mark Twain who was Samuel Clemens before arriving to the era of bonanza mining the richest silver vein in the world of the late 1800s.
Items from Western and Americana feature movies are available from a consignment of Hollywood-guns (props) from a collector who provided actual steam trains and railroads for film and TV for decades. Many have beautiful wooden cases with velvet linings and/or holsters. Many of the props are from silver screen movies with lasting reputations. Back stories provided by the owner with a massive smile.
