1962 Medal SH-25-6 Silver 39mm Seattle World'

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 silver medal at 39mm from the SH-25-6 series features the World of Century 21 theme from the Seattle World's Fair. The silver version of this general exposition theme medal was produced for collectors seeking precious metal souvenirs. The Century 21 Exposition attracted 9.6 million visitors during its six-month run, and the medal series in multiple designs and compositions served both as souvenirs and as a lasting numismatic record of the fair. The medallic commemorative tradition in America accelerated during the centennial celebrations of the late nineteenth century, with the 1876 Centennial Exposition generating an unprecedented number of medallic issues. Regional and local commemorative medals provide historical documentation of community celebrations, institutional milestones, and civic achievements that may be poorly represented in other primary source material. This silver version captures the exposition's optimistic vision of future technology and society that characterized the Kennedy-era American outlook.

Rarity Notes

Silver 39mm, SH-25-6. Premium composition. Less common than bronze version.

Cross References

PCGS #888967; SH-25-6; Century 21 Exposition; Seattle World's Fair; Silver