1925 United States Norse American Medal Thick Silver Medal NGC MS62 Brown Label

Why purchase this Thick Silver 1925 United States Norse American Medal?

Norse Americans and those with an interest in the history of American immigration are sure to love this Norse American Medal. The thick silver medal was one of four issued, all with the same designs, that marked the centennial anniversary of the Restauration's journey from Stavanger, Norway to New York. Forty-Five immigrants arrived in the United States on the ship.

• This medal was one of four issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Restauration's voyage.
• The medal was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
• This piece was struck from .900 fine silver.
• This piece comes from a reported mintage of 33,750 pieces.
• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this medal Mint State 62.

Stunning Viking Warrior Design by James Earle Fraser

Obverse: On the obverse, a Viking warrior stands with his shield in one hand and his sword in the other. Behind is a Viking long ship. The image was the work of James Earle Fraser. The anniversary dates, "1825" and "1925," flank the warrior, and "NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL" is inscribed along the rim at the top.

Reverse: A long ship sails the high seas rowed by Vikings on the reverse, which was also designed by Fraser. Inscriptions on this face read, "AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "AD 1000." The date references Viking exploration of North America around that date.

Beautifully Preserved MS62

This medal received a Mint State 62 grade from the experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).

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