1971-P Silver Medal D1971-1a, Ohio Northern University

Coin Details

Auction Record

$92 MS65 09-11-2018 eBay

Description

Swoger catalog number D1971-1a. This silver medal was struck at the United States Mint in Philadelphia to honor Ohio Northern University, a private university in Ada, Ohio, founded in 1871 by Henry Solomon Lehr as the Northwestern Ohio Normal School. The institution grew from a teacher-training school into a comprehensive university offering programs in law, pharmacy, engineering, and the arts and sciences. By its centennial in 1971, Ohio Northern had established a reputation particularly for its Pettit College of Law and its pharmacy program. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and maintains a strong liberal arts tradition. The Swoger catalog (D-series), compiled by Tom Swoger, documents modern U.S. The American Liberty medal series, launched as a modern artistic initiative, features innovative designs that push the boundaries of traditional numismatic imagery while maintaining the technical excellence expected of official U.S. Mint productions. Mint commemorative medals from 1956 onward.

Rarity Notes

Silver composition institutional medal. Produced by the U.S. Mint for public sale. Exact mintage not separately reported.

Cross References

PCGS #76080; Swoger D1971-1a