Owner Comments:
MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Brilliant Choice Proof Strike — Ultra Cameo
*An exceptional example of this beautiful proof specimen — Ultra cameo fields reflect brilliant sparkling light from any angle while creating and exhibiting utterly striking frosty devices; Sheer jaw-dropping eye-appeal.*
MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Issued in the 1971 Franklin Mint 'United States Conference of Mayors Set' to commemorate the city of Denver as the 'Mile High City.' The issue also commemorates the incorporation of Denver as a city in Colorado which took place circa 1861.
RARITY: 2,109 (Mintage Number)
NGC Census not available.
MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(Proof Strike, .925 Sterling Silver, 33.4 grams [1.07 Troy Oz.], 39mm, Round, Plain/Engraved Edge)
OBVERSE: Denver / (Image of Denver's City and County Building) / The Mile High City
REVERSE: The United States Conference of Mayors / Denver / Colorado / Incorporated / 1861
EDGE: Sterling 71 P
SERIES BACKGROUND:
"Issued in the 1971 Franklin Mint 'United States Conference of Mayors Set' which featured the 50 largest U.S. cities. This particular set was a companion to the Franklin Mint 'Governor's Edition State Medals Set' which featured the 50 largest and most influential states." — Credited Source: Franklin Mint