1964 NYWF Hall of Education SCD

1964 · SH 26-2 S

Reference SH 26-2 S
Date 1964
Metal Silver
Weight 15.96 g
Diameter 36.26 mm
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Rarity R-6
Orientation

The Statue of Liberty on the obverse with 925 for silver purity below the base. The stated purpose of the Hall of Education was: “The changing goals, methods and tools of education in America are the concern of the exhibitors in this pavilion. Visitors may see a school of tomorrow, hear prominent Americans discuss problems of the day, listen to classroom exercises and watch modern teaching machines at work.” Struck in three different sizes, other sizes not cataloged. Reported struck in 22K Gold but none are known and it is not cataloged.

Category

1964 New York World's Fair