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1961 Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Silver Medal

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1961 Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Silver Medal
<B>1961 Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Silver Medal.</B></I> Silver, 75 mm, 218.7 gm (approximately 7 troy ounces). Dies engraved by Robert Stephan Schabel from the design of Toivo Johnson. This bulky medal was produced in 1961 by The Metal Arts Company of Rochester, New York. The obverse displays a scene of Columbus discovering America, as modeled after Saint-Gaudens' 1892 World's Fair medal, Eglit-90. The designer's New Hampshire home studio is featured on the reverse with the sun, represented by the obverse of his famous 1907 double eagle, shining down on the property. An edge marking indicates that this piece is composed of .999 fine silver. As issued with no signs of wear or problems. The original red velvet-lined box is included.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)