1969 Silver Medal California Bicentennial 63mm Medallic Art Co., NY

Coin Details

Auction Record

$135 SP65 08-24-2024 eBay

Description

This 63mm silver medal produced in 1969 by Medallic Art Company of New York is the premium precious metal version of the California Bicentennial medal, companion to the bronze edition. The silver composition at the large 63mm diameter represents a substantial precious metal investment, making this the prestige commemorative of California's 200th anniversary celebrations. The silver version was produced in significantly smaller quantities than the bronze, reserved for dignitaries, major donors, and serious collectors. California's bicentennial was a major cultural event, with celebrations held across the state honoring two centuries of European settlement and development. The silver medal carries the same designs as the bronze version but with the enhanced visual qualities that silver provides — brighter surfaces, sharper detail definition, and the luminous quality that makes silver the preferred metal for commemorative medals of the highest importance. Medallic Art Company's 63mm silver California Bicentennial medal stands among the most impressive state anniversary commemoratives the firm ever produced.

Rarity Notes

Silver, 63mm. Medallic Art Co. NY. California Bicentennial premium edition. Large-format silver with very limited production. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #918537