1977 Medal Queen's Silver Jubilee Cincinnati Milacron CuNiZn

Coin Details

Description

This 1977 copper-nickel-zinc medal commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1952. The medal was produced by or for Cincinnati Milacron, an American machine tool manufacturer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The connection between a British royal jubilee and an American manufacturing company reflects Cincinnati Milacron's international business relationships or a corporate commemorative gift for employees and clients. The Silver Jubilee generated commemorative medals worldwide, and this American-produced example demonstrates the global reach of the celebration. Medal iconography provides insight into how Americans have understood and represented their history, with evolving artistic conventions reflecting changing cultural values and aesthetic preferences across different eras. The CuNiZn composition indicates a clad or base-metal alloy suitable for mass production.

Rarity Notes

CuNiZn, Cincinnati Milacron corporate issue. Queen's Silver Jubilee 1977. Unusual American corporate tie to British celebration.

Cross References

PCGS #972873; Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977; Cincinnati Milacron