1962 Medal SH-25-3 Bronze 39mm Century 21-Monorail

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 bronze medal at 39mm from the SH-25-3 series depicts the Seattle Monorail, another iconic structure built for the Century 21 Exposition. The Monorail, connecting downtown Seattle to the fairgrounds at Seattle Center, represented futuristic transportation technology and was one of the fair's most popular attractions. Unlike many world's fair structures that were demolished after the exposition, the Monorail continues to operate as a public transit link. The SH-25-3 catalog designation distinguishes this Monorail design from the Space Needle (SH-25-2) and other Century 21 medal designs. The artistic quality of American medals has evolved significantly over time, from the competent but sometimes crude products of early die cutters to the sophisticated sculptural compositions of modern medalists. The bronze version served as an affordable souvenir capturing the excitement of riding this elevated rapid transit system.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 39mm, SH-25-3. Standard souvenir composition. Monorail design is one of several in the Century 21 medal series.

Cross References

PCGS #888975; SH-25-3; Century 21 Exposition; Seattle Monorail