1969-P Silver Medal D1969-3b, Memphis Sesqui MSII

Coin Details

Description

Swoger catalog number D1969-3b. This silver medal is another variant from the Memphis sesquicentennial series, designated "MSII" in the Swoger catalog, indicating a second silver issue distinguished from D1969-3a. Memphis celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1969, marking a century and a half since Andrew Jackson, John Overton, and James Winchester established the city on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in 1819. Memphis grew from a small river town into one of the South's most important commercial centers, becoming the world's largest spot cotton market and a vital hub for river and rail commerce. The Swoger catalog (D-series), compiled by Tom Swoger, documents modern U.S. Mint commemorative medals from 1956 onward. The "MSII" designation indicates a production variant such as a different die pair, finish, or edge treatment.

Rarity Notes

Silver "MSII" variant of the Memphis sesquicentennial medal, distinguished from the standard D1969-3a silver issue. Exact mintage not separately reported.

Cross References

PCGS #76033; Swoger D1969-3b