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Medal - Admiral Byrd Antarctic Expedition
1930 year| Bronze | - | 31.75 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Award medals |
| Year | 1930 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#357374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship above legend, plane below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE BYRD ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION TO EXPRESS THE HIGH ADMIRATION IN WHICH THE CONGRESS AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HOLD THEIR HEROIC AND UNDAUNTED SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS AND EXTRAORDINARY AERIAL EXPLORATION OF THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT.
Edge
Engraved along the edge to expedition member.
Comment
The 81 members of the expedition were awarded medals, struck at the US Mint.65 received gold medals, 7 received silver medals, and 9 received bronze medals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Medal - Admiral Byrd (Antarctic Expedition) 1930 item.
