1967 Medal Brigham Young Silver UTAH Art Medal

Coin Details

Auction Record

$33 SP68 12-15-2022 eBay

Description

This 1967 silver medal commemorates Brigham Young and is identified as a Utah Art Medal. Young was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the colonizer who led Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, establishing the community that would grow into Salt Lake City and the state of Utah. Under Young's leadership, Mormon settlers established over 350 communities across the American West, creating an impressive network of agricultural and commercial settlements in some of the region's most challenging terrain. The Utah Art Medal designation indicates this was part of a series celebrating notable figures in Utah history, produced with artistic aspirations beyond simple commemoration. The silver composition indicates a premium offering for collectors and institutions. Medallic Art Company's involvement in producing Utah-themed medals reflects their nationwide reach and willingness to undertake commissions celebrating regional history and culture. Brigham Young's enormous role in western settlement and Utah's development made him a natural subject for the state's artistic medal program.

Rarity Notes

Silver. Utah Art Medal series. Brigham Young subject appeals to Utah history, LDS, and western Americana collectors. Limited production.

Cross References

PCGS #861468