Horses
USA - Delaware State Quarter


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Coin Description: SC50C 1975 SILVER 2ND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
Grade: NGC MEDAL MS 68
Owner: brg5658
 
Set Category: Thematic & Topical Coins
Set Name: Horses
Slot Name: USA - Delaware State Quarter
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

Purchased on eBay on 6/13/2011. This medal commemorates the bicentennial of the 2nd Continental Congress (1775-1975). The obverse depicts Washington on horseback, in very high relief. The image of Washington on horseback is likely modeled off of the images from the time of encampment at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777. This is based on the fact that Washington is clothed in warm thick garb. The painting presented is by the well known American historical artist E. Percy Moran (1862-1935). The reverse depicts a Naval Ship and a variation of the Gadsden Flag (sometimes called the Navy Jack). This medal has pristine surfaces and is struck with particular perfection and very high relief. From the Description: This gorgeous medal is from the series of Half-Dollar-sized medals issued from 1959-1979 by the Heraldic Art Company. Founder Bob McNamara sought to fill the void created when the US Mint ceased production of Commemorative Coinage in 1954. Each medal is struck in solid Sterling Silver, with a weight of 262 grains. This example is certified by Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) and is one of the finest known examples of the type. Most medals had mintages between 1800-5000 pieces.

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