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

Coin Details

Description

This 1963 gold medal cataloged as K-63A-62d is a fourth variant in the S.M. Federit Kennedy memorial medal series. The existence of four gold variants (62a through 62d) from a single issuer demonstrates both the commercial demand for Kennedy gold medals and the Federit firm's strategy of creating multiple collectible varieties. Kennedy's assassination generated more medallic memorials than any other event in American history, surpassing even the Lincoln assassination in the sheer volume of medallic tributes. 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 "62d" variant completes the known Federit gold series, with each piece distinguished by specific characteristics documented in the K-63A reference catalog.

Rarity Notes

Gold, K-63A-62d variant. S.M. Federit issue. Fourth variant in the gold series.

Cross References

PCGS #968314; K-63A-62d; S.M. Federit; John F. Kennedy