Medal - City of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, Tennessee
1967 year| Nickel silver | 23.9 g | 38.8 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1967 |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 23.9 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#313581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
There are rays/lines coming up from the approximate center of the token with semi-round shapes in the likeness of a cloud outline
Also coming up are three intertwined arrows
to the left of these arrows is 1942 and to the right is 1967
below the arrows is a banner. The banner is the likeness of oak leaves and above the junction
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE
1942 1967
25th ANNIVERSARY
FM
TENNESSEE
Designer: Nat Johnson
Edge
Reeded (290)
Comment
Additional information was provided by Ray Smith, Historian for the City of Oak Ridge.
The three arrows represent Science, Education and Industry.
The coin was designed by Nat Johnson.
The image on the front is that of Hermes or Mercury, the legendary messenger of Zeus without the winged feet and head. The figure has just risen from the government facilities with the newly born source of power, atomic energy.
Sealed with plastic in a card. The plastic contains PVC and will cause damage
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 FM | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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