Preview
Creation Date
1961
Geography
Dayton, OH, United States
Culture
American
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.25 in. (3.2 cm)
Weight: 0.75 oz (21.2 g)
Credit Line
Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015
Accession Number
2015.159.7
Provenance
Though unspecific to this medal, as of February 2025, Professor Sarah Blick recalled the following details in regard to where her father's collection of medals may have been acquired:
She first mentioned that her father frequented Stagecoach Antiques on West Market Street while he lived in Akron, Ohio in 1964. Additionally, Her father purchased medals from Don Barrett at City Bank Antiques in Kent, Ohio. For the most part, however, his collection did not truly start coming together until he retired in 1990.
Additional Antique Shops Visited:
Cropley Circle Antiques - 1451 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH, 44321.
Medina Antique Mall - 2797 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256
Condition
This medal is in great condition, with practically no sign of wear. (February 2025)
Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings
Obverse:
OHIO
RALPH J. MENCONI © 1961
WILBUR / ORVILLE
WRIGHT
Reverse:
THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF OHIO
Edge:
MEDALLIC ART CON
Creator Biography
Ralph Joseph Menconi was born in Union City, New Jersey in 1915. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York, but eventually received his degree in Fine Arts at Yale University in 1939. After college, Menconi went on to become a sculptor and medallist. His most well known work is the 36-medal series he created depicting various Presidents of the United States. Menconi eventually passed away in 1972.
Description
This is a commemorative art medal of Orville and Wilbur Wright. It was distributed at the 18th OAREB Convention on September 24-27, 1967 in Dayton, OH. On the obverse Wilbur and Orville Wright can be seen and on the reverse is the seal of the State of Ohio.
