1963 Medal Battle Of Gettysburg Silver 63mm The High Water Mark

Coin Details

Description

This 1963 silver medal at 63mm commemorates the Battle of Gettysburg, marking the centennial of the most famous battle of the American Civil War. Fought from July 1 to 3, 1863, in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the battle resulted in approximately 51,000 casualties and marked the turning point of the war. The medal's inscription "The High Water Mark" references the point of furthest Confederate advance during Pickett's Charge on July 3, a phrase that has come to symbolize the zenith and subsequent decline of the Confederate cause. The 63mm silver format indicates a substantial commemorative piece. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. The Gettysburg centennial in 1963 drew enormous public attention, coinciding with the broader Civil War Centennial Commission's events nationwide.

Rarity Notes

Silver 63mm, Gettysburg centennial. Major Civil War centennial commemorative. Collected alongside the 1962 Antietam centennial medal.

Cross References

PCGS #921733; Battle of Gettysburg; July 1-3, 1863; The High Water Mark