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

Coin Details

Description

This 1969 sterling silver medal depicting Tennessee is part of the Franklin Mint's States of the Union series. Tennessee, the 16th state admitted in 1796, is known as the Volunteer State and has played outsized roles in American military history, westward expansion, and cultural development. The state produced three presidents — Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson — and became the birthplace of American country music and rock and roll. Tennessee's Civil War history, including pivotal battles at Shiloh, Stones River, and Nashville, adds further depth to the state's narrative. The medal reflects Tennessee's rich heritage through representative imagery, maintaining the high production standards that characterized the Franklin Mint's States of the Union program throughout its production run.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint limited edition. Tennessee medals are moderately available on secondary market.

Cross References

PCGS #967578; Franklin Mint States of the Union series, Tennessee