JEFF SHEVLIN 2026 COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS

Jeff Shevlin, known throughout the hobby as "The So-Called Guy," is pleased to announce the release of his 2026 commemorative medals. As he has done for the past thirteen years, Shevlin is issuing two separate medal programs:

2026 Declaration of Independence Medal (shown in Brass)

13th Fellowship Educational Symposium Medal (shown in Copper)

Each medal measures 38.1mm in diameter, the same size as a Morgan silver dollar, and is being produced in six different compositions:

• Silver – $215
• Silver with Select Gold Plating – $240
• Copper – $35
• Copper with Select Gold Plating – $60
• Brass – $35
• Antiqued Brass – $35

According to Shevlin, "I wanted to create something entirely different from the typical modern low-relief medals seen today. My goal was to produce medals that more closely resemble the impressive high-relief medals struck during the mid-to-late nineteenth century."

To achieve this objective, the medals are being struck on extra-thick 3.5mm planchets, compared to the approximately 2mm thickness commonly used for modern medals. The designs feature an ultra-high relief of approximately 4.5mm and require multiple strikes—likely five or more impressions per medal—to fully bring up the design details.

The resulting medals possess a dramatic sculptural appearance and will not be stackable, a characteristic often associated with exceptional high-relief medallic art.

Silver examples will be edge-marked ".999 Silver."

The Liberty Bell obverse design is inspired by the work of U.S. Mint engraver William H. Key for the 1876 Centennial Exposition medals cataloged as HK-23 through HK-26 and SH 2-4 in So-Called Dollars, Volume I: United States Expositions.

The Star reverse design is based on engravings by U.S. Mint engraver George B. Soley for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, cataloged as SH 2-18 through SH 2-22 in So-Called Dollars, Volume I: United States Expositions.

The Declaration of Independence design is adapted from the work of Abraham Demarest Sr. for the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The design, cataloged as SH 2-47, is considered one of the most accurate medallic representations of John Trumbull's famous painting depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence, including four seated figures and two standing figures to the right of the Committee of Five.

Additional information, photographs, and ordering details are available on Jeff Shevlin's website:

https://www.so-calleddollar.com/for-sale/

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