1962 Medal SH-25-5 Silver 39mm Century 21-World Of Science

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 silver medal at 39mm from the SH-25-5 series features the World of Science pavilion from the Century 21 Exposition. The silver composition elevates this souvenir medal to collectible status, produced in limited quantities for discerning visitors and collectors. The World of Science pavilion represented the intellectual heart of the exposition, where visitors encountered exhibits on space travel, nuclear physics, and emerging technologies that seemed to promise a revolutionary future. Medal iconography provides insight into how Americans have understood and represented their history, with evolving artistic conventions reflecting changing cultural values and aesthetic preferences across different eras. The Pacific Science Center, which occupies the former pavilion grounds, maintains the legacy of scientific education and public engagement that the original exhibit pioneered.

Rarity Notes

Silver 39mm, SH-25-5. Premium composition for the World of Science design.

Cross References

PCGS #888965; SH-25-5; Century 21 Exposition; World of Science; Silver