1974 Medal D1974-1cgp, Gilt-Silver Spokane Expo Small

Coin Details

Description

Swoger catalog number D1974-1cgp. This gilt-silver medal in standard size was struck at the United States Mint in Philadelphia for Expo '74 in Spokane. The gilt-silver treatment — silver plated with gold — was applied to the smaller format of the Spokane Expo medal, creating a visually striking piece that combines gold's warm luster with silver's heft. The "gp" suffix indicates the gilt treatment, matching the large-format D1974-1agp version but in the more compact standard size. The Swoger catalog (D-series), compiled by Tom Swoger, meticulously documents such metal and finish variants among modern U.S. Mint commemorative medals. The proof finish applied to many U.S. Mint medals produces a mirror-like background against which frosted design elements stand in sharp relief, creating visually striking pieces that demonstrate the highest standards of modern minting technology. The Spokane Expo series is notable for the breadth of its metal variants — silver, gilt-silver, and bronze in both large and small formats.

Rarity Notes

Gilt-silver standard-size variant. The specialized surface treatment indicates limited production numbers. Exact mintage not separately reported.

Cross References

PCGS #805740; Swoger D1974-1cgp