Impressive Large Format Gold National Bicentennial Medal

No. 6 of Just 424 Examples Distributed

1976 National Bicentennial Medal. Large Format. Gold. 76 mm. 455.5 grams. Swoger-52IAa. #6. Mint State.

This is a very beautiful large format Bicentennial medal, featuring a blend of satiny luster and vivid golden-yellow patina. It is fully struck, carefully preserved, and sure to please even the most discerning collector. This type was designed by Frank Gasparro (obverse) and Edgar Zell Steever, IV (reverse) and issued to commemorate the bicentennial of American independence. Gold examples were produced in three sizes; the offered example is the largest and also the rarest, with a distribution of just 424 pieces. This is medal #6 from that limited distribution. Housed in the original cherry wood box with velvet lining, and accompanied by the original certificate. This lot also includes a signed business card from Frank Gasparro in his capacity as chief engraver of the United States Mint.

From the Q. David Bowers Collection.