(1974) Medal SOM-89 Silver, Spring Wind Medallic Art Co., NY

Coin Details

Description

This silver medal, cataloged as SOM-89, features "Spring Wind" as its subject and was produced circa 1974 by Medallic Art Company of New York for the Society of Medalists series. The evocative title indicates a naturalistic or allegorical design exploring the themes of renewal, movement, and the changing seasons — subjects well suited to the artistic aspirations of the Society of Medalists program. By the mid-1970s, the SOM series had been running for over four decades, maintaining its mission of producing artistic medals of the highest quality while adapting to evolving artistic sensibilities. The silver version represents the premium offering, produced in limited quantities for collectors who desired the precious metal composition alongside the artistic merit. The sculptor's interpretation of wind — an invisible natural force — through the visual and tactile medium of a struck medal demonstrates the creative challenges that made the Society of Medalists program such a rewarding artistic exercise. Medallic Art Company's technical expertise in translating the sculptor's original model into a struck silver medal ensured that the delicate surface textures and subtle modeling that conveyed the sensation of wind were faithfully preserved.

Rarity Notes

Silver, SOM-89. Society of Medalists. Premium silver issue with limited production. Artistic nature theme.

Cross References

PCGS #658822; SOM-89