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CARL W. CARLSON MEDAL AWARDED TO BENJAMIN WEISS Eugene Doud, USA, Nickel Silver, 2020, 63 mm Obverse: The obverse of the medal depicts Hephaestus, the Greek god of artisans, craftsmen and sculptors, whose symbols typically include the hammer, anvil and tongs. In Roman mythology his equivalent was the god Vulcan. He is shown contemplating his most recent creation, a medal of Athena while Clio, the muse of history stands over his right shoulder and Mnenosyne, the goddess of memory stands over his left. This neatly reflects the newly adopted motto of the Medal Collectors of America, ARS ET MEMORIA. In Roman mythology, Mnenosyne is represented as both the goddess of memory, Juno, and the goddess of money, Juno Moneta. Reverse: At the center of the reverse is a raised panel for the engraving of the award, the year and name of the award's recipient. CARL W. CARLSON AWARD BENJAMIN WEISS 2020. Below the panel is engraved: MEDAL COLLECTORS OF AMERICA Around the engraving sits Clio, recording this to history. The obverse design is echoed at right in the face of Hephaestus shown on a cornucopia containing the tools of his trade. The medal was designed by the distinguished artist Eugene Daub, whose signature appears in small letters below Hephaestus’ right knee on the obverse. The 3” medal will be struck in high relief with slightly concave fields by Medalcraft Mint, Inc. out of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Chamberlain award will be issued in antique bronze, while this Carlson award is finished in nickel silver. (Text taken from the Medal Collectors of America website.) The medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to medalic art. It is housed in a plush-lined, leather-covered case. .
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