Definizione

• Base Medal.  A fully struck up medal upon which another process is yet to be performed, as a medal upon which a jewel, inlay, insert or appliqué is to be applied; the principal component of a fabricated medal. A base medal differs from a raw medal (which is completely struck up and ready for processing in the finishing department) in that the base medal is often – but not always – already oxidized and buffed before the additional process are performed.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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