1962 Medal SH-25-2 Bronze 39mm Century 21-Space Needle

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 bronze medal at 39mm from the SH-25-2 series depicts the Space Needle, the iconic structure built for the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. The Space Needle, designed by architect John Graham Jr. and inspired by the Stuttgart Tower in Germany, rises 605 feet and features a rotating restaurant and observation deck that became the exposition's most recognizable symbol. The SH catalog reference indicates the Storer-Hibler classification system for So-Called Dollars and related medals. The secondary market for American medals has become increasingly sophisticated, with specialized auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms connecting buyers and sellers across a global collector community. The bronze version at 39mm — approximately the diameter of a silver dollar — was the most affordable and widely distributed composition in this design, serving as a popular souvenir for the millions who visited the fair.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 39mm, SH-25-2. Standard souvenir medal composition. Most common version of this Space Needle design.

Cross References

PCGS #888944; SH-25-2; Century 21 Exposition; Space Needle