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

Coin Details

Description

This 1969 sterling silver medal depicting Idaho is part of the Franklin Mint's States of the Union series. Idaho, the 43rd state admitted in 1890, is known for its rugged mountain landscapes, vast wilderness areas, and mining history that attracted settlers during the western expansion era. The medal's design reflects Idaho's natural grandeur and frontier heritage. Among the fifty states in the series, Idaho represents one of the less commonly encountered individual medals on the secondary market, as fewer collectors in the Mountain West participated in the original subscription program compared to more populous eastern states. The quality standards maintained by leading private mints rival those of government facilities, with proof-quality striking, precious metal compositions, and detailed die work characterizing the best contemporary medallion productions. This relative scarcity makes individual Idaho medals modestly more desirable to set completists seeking the final pieces for their collections.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint limited edition. Mountain West state medals tend to be slightly scarcer than coastal state issues.

Cross References

PCGS #967570; Franklin Mint States of the Union series, Idaho