Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Set Details
Coin Description: SC$1 (C1948) HK-914A U.N.PLEDGE, NO ARROW REV
Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Medal, 1948, Gilt, UNITED NATIONS PLEDGE MEDAL, Type w/o Arrow on Rev., Spinner. United States, So Called Dollar, HK-914A, Gilt without arrow on reverse, NGC MS66, Cert# 2614046-025. Obverse of the medal depicts United Nations Council Hall, Secretariat and Library buildings, situated on East River, New York City. Reverse recites U.N. Pledge. The medal has dot on obverse center, which allows it to spin on smooth surfaces. The United Nations Charter, adopted unanimously by the 51 original members June 26, 1945, became effective upon ratification by majority members Oct. 24, 1945. The General Assembly (main deliberative body) unanimously adopted a Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The designer and striker unknown; total of 10,000 pieces struck in both metals; believed to have been issued first in 1948 at $1.50. Obv. Edifices and grounds, scroll to left of center dot; above, * United Nations *; below, Nations Unies; Rv. Top legend, around, We the Peoples of the United Nations; in seven lines, center, Pledge / "To Practice / Tolerance / and Live Together / in Peace with / One Another as / Good Neighbors"; below, arrow, pointing to bottom edge, near which is legend around, * Good Fortune Follows Me * Attractive, Rarity-3.

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