The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 52, December 26, 2004, Article 21

FEATURED WEB SITE

  This week's featured web site is devoted to Austrian
  Calendar Medals.  "The Calendar Medals (Kalendermedaille)
  produced by the Austrian Mint probably had their origin 
  in 1933.  They have been minted annually ever since and 
  are a fascinating series of medals with superb designs 
  which were executed by master engravers and minters.  
  They usually depict one of the seven planets known to 
  ancient astrologers (in astrology the Sun and Moon are 
  treated as planets) or by their manifestation as deities 
  generally Roman) or at least by a closely related theme. 
  The reverses usually have a calendar of all the Sundays 
  of the year as well as the dates of major holidays 
  surrounding the calendar design. For many of the 
  Calendar Medals, customized versions were created for
  the Mint's customers."

  Featured Web Site

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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