Medal - San Francisco Cable Car Centennial San Francisco, California
1973 year| Silver (.925) | 31.1 g | 38.1 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | San Francisco |
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1973 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#430483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
“Seal of the City and County of San Francisco” encircling outside of medal. Center of medal is a phoenix rising from flames above a shield depicting a paddle boat. Shield is on ground behind a plow and ship anchor. Shield flanked by a miner with a shovel and a sailor holding a sextant. Banner below shield, with motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ SEAL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY ★ OF SAN FRANCISCO.
S
ORO EN PAZ FIERRO EN GUERRA
Translation: GOLD IN PEACE, IRON IN WAR
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal was struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the invention of the cable car in San Francisco.
The US Mint produced this medal in gold, silver, and bronze and in two sizes; 38.1mm and 76.2mm.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 P | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 S | 10001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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