1962 Century 21 Exposition High Relief Low Grade Silver Space Needle SCD1962 Century 21 Exposition High Relief Low Grade Silver Space Needle SCD

For Sale: 1962 Century 21 Exposition High Relief Low Grade Silver Space Needle SCD

$65.00 · Gem BU+

Reference SH 25-2 SLG
Date 1962
Grade Gem BU+
Price $65.00
Item # 4293
Metal Silver Low Grade

This is the scarcer Low Grade Silver variety, it is not edge marked Fine Silver. Low grade silver is 26% silver, 66% copper, and 8% other.
The Space Needle was and continues to be a monumental attraction which was built for the Seattle World’s Fair, extending on giant tripod legs supporting a 250-person restaurant and observation deck which revolves 360 degrees each hour. Medal orientation. The obverse depicts an aerial view of the exposition grounds with the Space Needle prominent in the center. On the reverse is the official logo of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. Edge marked THE METAL ARTS CO. INC., ROCH., N.Y.