In 1912, only 500 of these bronze coins were struck, and one was presented to Captain Rostron.
The artist was Theodore Spicer Simson, commissioned by Molly Brown.
The last time that I saw an original was in 2002, sold at auction, by a major auction house,for over $2400.
Apparently, not many of these survived from the original 500, and the few that did are in private collections.
According to Numismatic News- "This is the rarest of all Titanic Coins"
2.- THE ROSTRON NATIONAL MEDAL COMISSIONED BY THE SURVIVORS
(Ebay item# 353433171774):
I CHALLENGE YOU TO FIND A NICER REPLICA ANYWHERE AT THIS PRICE-- ONE SELLER IS OFFERING THESE FOR $185.00
THIS LISTING IS FOR A MAGNIFICENT REPLICA OF THE ACTUAL MEDAL AWARDED TO CAPTAIN ROSTRON AND HIS CREW, BY THE SURVIVORS OF RMS TITANIC.
IT IS FINISHED IN BEAUTIFUL AGED GOLD PATINA TO GIVE IT AN AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE.
THIS REPLICA LOOKS LIKE A 1912 SURVIVOR!
THE GOLD MEDALS WENT TO THE CAPTAIN AND HIS OFFICERS.
IT INCLUDES A LOVELY MAROON RIBBON AND A HIGH QUALITY PIN BACK, JUST LIKE THE ORIGINALS.
THIS MEDAL IS FAITHFULLY TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL. IT IS SOLID & VERY WELL MADE
YOU WILL BE PROUD TO ADD THIS UNIQUE ITEM TO YOUR RMS TITANIC COLLECTION!
YOUR MEDAL WILL ARRIVE WITH A VELVET AND SATIN PRESENTATION CASE.
THERE ARE SOME REALLY CHEAP. THIN. TIN. POOR QUALITY, MEDALS BEING SOLD OUT THERE-- DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED- GET THE RIGHT ONE THE FIRST TIME.
This listing is for both the medal and the comemmorative coin.
Each will arrive to you in velvet and satin presentation cases.
YOUR ITEMS WILL BE SECURELY & CAREFULLY PACKAGED FOR A SAFE DELIVERY!
I AM SHIPPING THESE vis usps with tracking.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING & PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN AS NEW ITEMS ARE BEING ADDED EVERY DAY!