© Mr. Midnight (CC0)
© Mr. Midnight (CC0)
Medal - Thomas Jefferson
1971 year| Silver (.925) | 31.1 g | 39.3 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Danbury Mint |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1971 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 39.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#382942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1774 - THOMAS JEFFERSON,
AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCE, PRESENT
AT THE SIGNING
(incuse)
Edge
Reeded, except for smooth area with engraved halmarks
Script: Latin
Lettering: STERLING (OC) (d/m) (71) (P)
Comment
Mint marks on edge - O over C is Osborn Coinage, Cincinnati, O. , where the piece was actually struck.
d/m is Danbury mint, then of Westport, Conn. Danbury designed and marketed silver medals and other collectibles, but commissioned the manufacture to various makers. The date is also in the edge marks.
