For Sale: HK-400 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition Official SCD
$165.00 · NGC MS 62 Jeff Shevlin Collection
| Reference | HK-400 SH 18-1 BZ |
|---|---|
| Date | 1915 |
| Grade | MS 62 |
| Price | $165.00 |
| Item # | 5165 |
| Metal | Bronze |
This is the Bright Bronze variety. Sculptor, Robert Aitken, designed the official medal. Silver and Gold-Plated medals were struck by the Philadelphia Mint, the bronze medals were struck at the exposition by the U.S. Mint. Obverse features winged Mercury opening the Panama Canal locks through which passes the ship Argo, the symbol of navigation, the setting sun reflecting on her sails. Reverse has two females, modeled by Audrey Munson who today is considered “America’s First Supermodel”, representing the two hemispheres entwined about earth and holding in their hands cornucopias.