1973-P Medal Marquette Silver

Coin Details

Description

This 1973-P silver medal from the Philadelphia Mint honors Father Jacques Marquette on the tercentenary of his Mississippi River exploration. The silver composition offers a more accessible alternative to the gold version while maintaining the prestige of precious metal. Marquette's 1673 expedition with Louis Jolliet opened the Mississippi River to European knowledge and commerce, laying the groundwork for French colonial expansion in the Louisiana Territory. The secondary market for American medals has become increasingly sophisticated, with specialized auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms connecting buyers and sellers across a global collector community. The expedition's lasting significance extends beyond exploration — Marquette established missions among the Illinois and other Native American nations that became some of the earliest European settlements in the American interior.

Rarity Notes

Silver, Philadelphia Mint. Marquette tercentenary. Premium version below gold tier.

Cross References

PCGS #76118; Father Jacques Marquette; Tercentenary 1973; Silver; Philadelphia Mint