1970 Silver Medal Louisiana State Museum Union, Justice, Confidence

Coin Details

Description

This 1970 silver medal from the Louisiana State Museum bears the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and represents part of the museum's medallic program documenting Louisiana's heritage and civic identity. The state motto, adopted in 1902, encapsulates the values that Louisiana's leaders sought to project during the Progressive Era — unity among the state's diverse communities, justice in governance, and public confidence in state institutions. The motto appears on the Louisiana state seal and flag, making it one of the most recognizable elements of the state's official identity. The Louisiana State Museum's medal program produced pieces in multiple compositions, with this silver example representing the premium tier. The 1970 date places this medal during a period of significant social and political change in Louisiana, as the state grappled with civil rights implementation, economic modernization, and the cultural shifts of the era. The motto medal serves as both a numismatic collectible and a compact expression of Louisiana's aspirational civic values, preserved in silver for future generations.

Rarity Notes

Scarce silver motto medal from the Louisiana State Museum. Produced in limited quantities alongside the companion McKeithen portrait medal.

Cross References

PCGS #946451