No Date Gold Kober Medal 65.6g PE

Coin Details

Description

This undated gold Kober Medal weighing 65.6 grams was established as a medical award. The George M. Kober Medal, named for the Georgetown University physician and public health pioneer, was awarded by the Association of American Physicians for distinguished contributions to medical science. At 65.6 grams of gold — over two troy ounces — this is a substantial precious metal award representing one of the highest honors in American medicine. Silver medals occupy a premium tier in the commemorative hierarchy, with their precious metal content signaling special significance and ensuring that recipients and collectors valued these pieces above base metal alternatives. The Kober Medal was presented annually to physicians who made lifetime contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge, placing it alongside the Nobel Prize in prestige within the medical community.

Rarity Notes

Gold 65.6g (over 2 troy ounces). Kober Medal medical award. Extremely limited — one awarded per year.

Cross References

PCGS #541613; Kober Medal; George M. Kober; Association of American Physicians; Gold