1969-P Bronze Medal D1969-1c1, 76mm San Diego Anniversary

Coin Details

Description

Swoger catalog number D1969-1c1. This 76mm bronze medal is a variant striking of the San Diego 200th anniversary medal produced at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. The "c1" suffix in the Swoger catalog denotes a sub-variety of the D1969-1c large bronze issue, typically indicating a difference in finish, die state, or production characteristic. The medal commemorates San Diego's founding in 1769 when the Sacred Expedition established the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific coast of what is now the United States. The Swoger catalog (D-series), compiled by Tom Swoger, carefully tracks such production variants in its documentation of modern U.S. The proof finish applied to many U.S. Mint medals produces a mirror-like background against which frosted design elements stand in sharp relief, creating visually striking pieces that demonstrate the highest standards of modern minting technology. Mint commemorative medals.

Rarity Notes

Sub-variety of the D1969-1c bronze San Diego medal. Distinguished from the standard 76mm bronze by a production characteristic noted in the Swoger catalog. Exact mintage not separately reported.

Cross References

PCGS #811758; Swoger D1969-1c1