Holiday Medal - Holiday Scene 1971 front Holiday Medal - Holiday Scene 1971 back
Holiday Medal - Holiday Scene 1971 photo
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Holiday Medal - Holiday Scene

1971 year
Silver (.925) 31.1 g 39 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Medals › Art medals
Year
1971
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#366003
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A pair of deer looking down into a town.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1971
FM

Engraver: James Farrell

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: STERLING fm 71 P

Translation:
Sterling Silver
Franklin Mint
1971
Proof

Comment

"Holiday Scene" sculptured by James Farrell has a unique "see-through" design depicting a group of carolers in the foreground with a pair of deer in the distant background, while the opposite side of the medal shows the scene in reverse. Farrell is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His metallic work for The Franklin Mint include specimens in The Gallery of Great Americans and several outstanding commemorative issues.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971 FM 9112 - - - - - -

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