1970-P Medal S. Carolina Small Gold

Coin Details

Description

This 1970-P small gold medal from the Philadelphia Mint commemorates the South Carolina tricentennial. The small gold format provided a precious metal option at a lower cost than the large gold version, appealing to collectors who wanted gold composition without the substantial expense of the larger piece. Small gold medals from the U.S. Mint's commemorative program were typically produced in very limited quantities, as the combination of precious metal cost and the niche collecting audience kept demand modest. Private medal producers including the Franklin Mint, Medallic Art Company, and numerous smaller firms have supplemented U.S. Mint production, creating a rich and diverse medallic landscape for American collectors. The South Carolina tricentennial gold medals, in both sizes, are among the scarcer items in the 1970 commemorative medal program.

Rarity Notes

Gold, small format, Philadelphia Mint. South Carolina tricentennial. Very limited mintage in gold.

Cross References

PCGS #76055; South Carolina Tricentennial 1970; Small Gold; Philadelphia Mint