1986 Medal Francis Scott Key Statue of Liberty

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Description

This 1986 medal honors Francis Scott Key in connection with the Statue of Liberty centennial. Key, the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner," composed the national anthem after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor on September 13-14, 1814. His words capturing the sight of the American flag still flying at dawn became the musical expression of American patriotism. The connection to the Statue of Liberty centennial is thematic — both Key's anthem and the statue represent American ideals of liberty and resilience. The study of medal production techniques — from die engraving and planchet preparation through striking and finishing — reveals the intersection of artistic vision and industrial manufacturing that characterizes the medallic arts. This medal links two of America's most powerful symbols: the anthem and the statue.

Rarity Notes

Statue of Liberty centennial series medal. Francis Scott Key themed. 1986 production.

Cross References

PCGS #893706; Francis Scott Key; Star-Spangled Banner; Statue of Liberty Centennial 1986