1963 Gold Medal K-63A-62a, S.M. Federit Issue John F. Kennedy

Coin Details

Description

This 1963 gold medal cataloged as K-63A-62a was issued by S.M. Federit to honor President John F. Kennedy. The K-63A catalog series comprehensively documents the enormous outpouring of medallic tributes to Kennedy following his assassination on November 22, 1963. The "62a" variant designation indicates a specific die combination or size within the Federit issue series. Gold Kennedy memorial medals were produced by numerous private minters in the weeks and months following the assassination, responding to intense public demand for tangible memorials to the fallen president. The study of medal production techniques — from die engraving and planchet preparation through striking and finishing — reveals the intersection of artistic vision and industrial manufacturing that characterizes the medallic arts. The gold composition reflects the premium tier of Kennedy commemoratives aimed at serious collectors and those wishing to honor Kennedy with the most prestigious metal available.

Rarity Notes

Gold, K-63A-62a variant. S.M. Federit issue. Very limited production in gold composition.

Cross References

PCGS #968315; K-63A-62a; S.M. Federit; John F. Kennedy