Horses
USA - Delaware State Quarter


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Coin Description: SC50C 1963 SILVER JOHN F. KENNEDY HERALDIC ART MEDAL
Grade: NGC MS 67
Owner: brg5658
 
Set Category: Thematic & Topical Coins
Set Name: Horses
Slot Name: USA - Delaware State Quarter
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Purchased on 10/14/2013. A lovely example of an "occasional" piece issued as part of the Heraldic Art Medals. In addition to the 60 main medals issued over the 20 years from 1959 through 1978, 7 special occasion pieces were also issued. The occasional pieces were issued in smaller mintages (max 5,300 medals) than the main 60 medals (mintages usually around 6,000 medals), and were available only for a limited time. This is the 3rd of the 7 special issues, designed and struck very shortly following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963. This medal has wonderful surfaces, with light champagne toning in the centers, and the lightest violet toning at the periphery of both the obverse and reverse. I also find the design quite beautiful in general, with semi-high relief that was common on many of the Heraldic Art Medal pieces.

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