1971 Medal Pandora One and Two Ae Medallic Art Co., NY

Coin Details

Description

This 1971 bronze medal by Medallic Art Company of New York titled "Pandora One and Two" is an artistic medal exploring themes from Greek mythology. Pandora, the first woman in Greek mythology, was given a jar (often mistranslated as a box) by the gods, which when opened released all the evils of the world but left Hope trapped inside. The "One and Two" designation indicates the medal presents two aspects or interpretations of the Pandora myth, using the obverse and reverse to explore different dimensions of the story. Artistic medals drawing on classical mythology represent one of the most distinguished traditions in the medallic arts, dating back to the Italian Renaissance when the modern art medal was invented. Medallic Art Company's production of mythologically themed art medals continued this tradition in the American context, offering sculptors the opportunity to interpret classical subjects through contemporary artistic sensibilities. The bronze composition was standard for art medals intended for collector distribution, and the Pandora theme provided rich material for sculptural exploration of human nature, curiosity, consequence, and hope.

Rarity Notes

Bronze. Medallic Art Co. NY. Artistic mythological medal. Art medals with classical themes appeal to a specialized collector base. Moderately scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #939421