1948 James H. Hyde Four Continents Medal. By Paul Manship, Struck by Medallic Art Company. Bronze. Mint State.
89.3mm. Obv: Bust right in stark relief, birth date JUNE 6 / 1876 at left. Rev: Bold beaded circle encloses heads representing The Four Continents, Minerva in Grecian helmet, Balinese dancer in crown, American Indian with feathered Mohawk, African head with stacked neck rings inspired by the Ife Bronzes. Edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y, BRONZE at 6 o'clock.
From our (Coin Galleries') sale of August 2006, lot 1017. Collector tag with cataloging and provenance notes included.