Alaska Statehood Medal, 1959. .900 Gold, 63mm, 217.83 grams. By Ralph J. Menconi. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Relief map of 49th state spanning a map of the lower 48 states. Rev. State Seal. One of 100 struck by Medallic Art Co., serial #50. A perennially popular medal, many of which were melted for their gold content in the 1979-1980 bullion boom.
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