1970-P Medal Weather Services Gilt

Coin Details

Description

This 1970-P gilt medal from the Philadelphia Mint commemorates the National Weather Service centennial. The gilt finish — gold plating over bronze — provides an attractive golden appearance at modest cost, positioned between the plain bronze and silver versions of the Weather Service anniversary medal. The gilt version offered collectors a visually striking piece that evoked the prestige of gold without the substantial cost. The Weather Service centennial medal program included multiple compositions and sizes, following the U.S. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. Mint's standard practice of offering commemorative medals at various price points to reach different audiences.

Rarity Notes

Gilt, Philadelphia Mint. Weather Service centennial 1970. Mid-tier composition between bronze and silver.

Cross References

PCGS #76078; National Weather Service; Centennial 1970; Gilt; Philadelphia Mint