1962 Medal SH-25-7 Bronze 39mm Century 21-World Of Commerce

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 bronze medal at 39mm from the SH-25-7 series depicts the World of Commerce pavilion at the Century 21 Exposition. The World of Commerce showcased American business innovation and international trade, reflecting the growing role of the Pacific Northwest in trans-Pacific commerce. The pavilion featured exhibits from major American corporations demonstrating products and technologies that would shape consumer life in the coming decades. The American medallic tradition draws on European precedents while developing distinctly national characteristics, with medal producers from the U.S. Mint to private firms creating pieces that reflect American values and commemorative practices. The bronze medal commemorates the commercial dimension of the fair, which balanced its scientific and cultural programming with practical demonstrations of American economic dynamism.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 39mm, SH-25-7. Standard souvenir composition in the Century 21 series.

Cross References

PCGS #888970; SH-25-7; Century 21 Exposition; World of Commerce