1962 Silver Medal D1962-1c, Century 21 Expo 64mm

Coin Details

Description

Swoger catalog number D1962-1c. This 64mm silver medal was struck at the United States Mint in Philadelphia for the Century 21 Exposition, the 1962 World's Fair held in Seattle, Washington. The fair ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962, attracting nearly 10 million visitors under the theme "Man in the Space Age." The exposition celebrated American technological progress during the Space Race, featuring exhibits on space exploration, science, and modern living. The 64mm diameter makes this a large-format issue, providing substantial surface area for the engraver's depiction of the fair's themes. The Swoger catalog (D-series), compiled by Tom Swoger, documents modern U.S. Mint commemorative medals from 1956 onward. This larger silver format represents the premium tier of Century 21 medal production, distinguished from both the standard-size silver and the bronze issues in the D1962-1 series.

Rarity Notes

Large-format 64mm silver medal. The oversized format and silver composition make this among the scarcer Century 21 Exposition medal varieties. Exact mintage not separately reported.

Cross References

PCGS #75941; Swoger D1962-1c