1967 Medal T. Coleman du Pont Silver 32mm Medallic Art Co., NY

Coin Details

Description

This 32mm silver medal produced in 1967 by Medallic Art Company of New York is the precious metal version of the T. Coleman du Pont commemorative, paired with the bronze edition. The silver composition in the same 32mm diameter provides a premium alternative for collectors and presentees desiring a more prestigious keepsake. T. Coleman du Pont's extraordinary personal financing of the du Pont Highway — spending approximately four million dollars of his own money (equivalent to over 80 million in modern dollars) to build a road through his home state — represents one of the most remarkable acts of private philanthropy in American transportation history. The silver medal honoring this figure was produced in very limited quantities, as silver versions of commemorative medals consistently represent a small fraction of total production. Medallic Art Company's ability to produce matching designs in multiple metals allowed institutions and organizations to offer tiered commemorative options, and the du Pont silver medal would have been reserved for the most important presentations and most dedicated collectors.

Rarity Notes

Silver, 32mm. Medallic Art Co. NY. Premium T. Coleman du Pont medal. Very limited silver production. Rare.

Cross References

PCGS #826123