(1969)-FM Silver Medal Connecticut States of the Union

Coin Details

Description

This 1969 sterling silver medal depicting Connecticut is part of the Franklin Mint's States of the Union series. Connecticut, the fifth state to ratify the Constitution in 1788 and known as the Constitution State, holds a distinguished place in American history as the home of the Charter Oak and the birthplace of American insurance and manufacturing industries. The medal's design reflects Connecticut's colonial heritage and its role in the founding of the republic. The Franklin Mint's States of the Union series represented one of the most comprehensive state-by-state medallic programs ever produced by a private mint, with each piece struck in sterling silver to a consistent size and format that encouraged systematic collecting across the complete fifty-state set. Collecting modern medallions and fantasy pieces provides an accessible entry point to numismatics, with contemporary production ensuring ample supply and modest pricing for most issues.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint limited edition. Connecticut medals are among the more common in the series due to New England collector base.

Cross References

PCGS #967569; Franklin Mint States of the Union series, Connecticut