1925 United States Norse American Medal Thick Silver Medal NGC MS65 Brown Label

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

The United States Mint marked the 100th anniversary of the Restauration's voyage from Slavanger, Norway to New York. The ship carried 45 Norse immigrants, who would be followed by countless more. This medal is the perfect addition to the collection of any American with Norse heritage, as well as anyone else who is interested in the history of American immigration.

• This medal was struck from .900 fine silver.
• This medal was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
• This piece is part of a mintage of 33,750 pieces.
• This medal was issued to mark the centennial anniversary of the voyage of the Restauration.
• The medal bears designs by James Earle Fraser, who designed the buffalo nickel.
• This piece was graded Mint State 65 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).

Powerful Viking Warrior Design by James Earle Fraser

Both faces of this medal bear designs by James Earle Fraser, who also designed the Buffalo Nickel. Obverse: On the obverse, a Viking warrior stands on the shore with his longship behind him. He wields a sword and a shield between inscriptions of the anniversary dates, "1825" and "1925." Above is the inscription "NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL."

Reverse: On the reverse, Vikings row one of their longships, which is at full sail. An inscription notes the occasion for which the medal was struck, "AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Below is an inscription of the date, "AD 1000," a reference to Viking exploration of North America around that time.

Beautifully Maintained MS65

The experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) awarded this medal a Mint State 65 grade. That grade means that the piece was struck well and lacks any traces of wear.

Don't miss your chance to own this Thick Silver 1925 United States Norse American Medal.