Norse Medal Large Format Silvered MS(PCGS#523083)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

10238

等级

MS64

价格

47,734

详细说明

Impressive Large Format 1925 Norse-American Centennial Medal Triple Silver-Plated Bronze 1925 Norse-American Centennial Medal. Large Format. Triple Silver-Plated Bronze. Swoger-24Aa. MS-64 (NGC). The outstanding satin surfaces of this lovely Norse-American medal are fully untoned with a bright silver white appearance. Boldly defined throughout, a few minor blemishes on the long ship's sail are all that seem to preclude a Gem Mint State grade. The dual dated 1825-1925 Norse-American Centennial medal was designed by James Earle Fraser, best known for his all-American Buffalo nickel of 1913 to 1938. Today's collectors are usually content with a pair of the small sized silver pieces that come on thick or thin planchets, and many collectors are inclined to own one of each. The medals also come in gold (very rare), and the large format triple silver-plated example offered here, a rarity in its own right. The Norse-American Centennial pieces are very interesting. The organizers in 1925 sought to have a coin, but were unsuccessful. Obviously, they did not try hard enough, for other commemoratives were indeed issued in that year. The procedure involved contacting a congressman, explaining the significance of a planned coin, and encouraging a bill to be discussed and passed. The rare and seldom offered large format variant of the Norse-American Centennial medal was produced to the extent of just 75 pieces, only 60 of which were actually distributed. This is a lovely example for both the type and assigned grade that would make a fitting addition to an advanced collection of commemorative coins and medals. PCGS# 9450. NGC ID: 2WHM.