The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
SC$1: HK-338


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Set Details
Coin Description: FRANKLIN MINT "1ST EDITION STATE OF THE UNION SERIES: COLORADO" COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
Grade: Raw Genuine
Grade Comment: RAW
Owner: Siah
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
Slot Name: SC$1: HK-338
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION: Proof Strike -- Sterling Silver Variety *Near Flawless Example Struck In Brilliant Proof; Radiant Lustrous Surfaces Display Exceptional Eye-Appeal -- Design Matches Its Bronze Counterpart* MEDAL BACKGROUND: "Issued in the 1969-1970 Franklin Mint 'First Edition States of the Union Series.' -- The obverse of the issue displays a cowboy being bucked by a bronco recognizing the state's western-style history, dubbed 'The Rocky Mountain State.' The obverse also points out Denver as Colorado's state capital. The reverse honors Colorado's admission to the Union as the 38th state during the United States' centennial year; 1876. The 'Rocky Mountain Columbine' is also acknowledged as the state's flower." RARITY: 32,275 (Mintage Number) MEDAL DESCRIPTION: (Proof Strike, .925 Sterling Silver, 14 grams [0.45 Troy Oz.], 32mm, Round, Reeded/Partially Plain Engraved Edge) OBVERSE: Colorado / Denver / The Rocky Mountain State REVERSE: Colorado / Rocky Mountain Columbine / Colorado / Attained Statehood / August 1, 1876 / 38th State EDGE: Sterling 69 P SERIES BACKGROUND: "The 1969-1970 Franklin Mint 'First Edition States of the Union Series" was issued in both a sterling silver and a bronze version. The set displays contributions for each of the 50 states to America's cultural heritage which are honored in the series of 50 medals. The series was minted in a variety of sizes and forms, which included sterling silver, gold on sterling silver, bronze, and platinum. Each medal was minted with a beautiful, finely frosted gem proof finish, so that the sculptor's image is set dramatically against a polished background of mirror-like brilliance. The obverse of each medal shows the state, its name, and the name of its capital, as well as its moniker (for example Georgia is 'The Peach State.') The reverse of each medal exhibits the state's name, date it became a state and the order in which it attained statehood (for example, Delaware is listed as the first state in the Union.)" -- iCollectFranklinMint.com

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