1968-P Medal Hemisfair Expo

Coin Details

Auction Record

$103 MS67 10-19-2020 eBay

Description

This 1968-P medal commemorates HemisFair '68, the world's fair held in San Antonio, Texas, from April to October 1968. HemisFair was the first world's fair held in the southwestern United States, with the theme "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas" celebrating the cultural connections between North, Central, and South American nations. The fair's lasting legacy includes the Tower of the Americas, a 750-foot observation tower that remains San Antonio's most prominent landmark, and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The "P" mint mark indicates Philadelphia Mint production, placing this among the official U.S. Mint commemorative medals produced for the exposition. American commemorative medals document the nation's history through miniature sculptural art, preserving events, achievements, and personalities in a durable metallic format that has served collectors and historians for centuries. HemisFair attracted over six million visitors during its six-month run.

Rarity Notes

Philadelphia Mint production. HemisFair '68 commemorative. U.S. Mint official medal.

Cross References

PCGS #76000; HemisFair '68; San Antonio, Texas; Tower of the Americas