1967 Medal Society Of Medalists 75th Issue Beyond Sky Beneath Sea Herring Coe Sc
Description: A nice large and heavy golden bronze medal from 1967. This is the Society of Medalists fifty seventh issue medal. The obverse of the medal has the image of a mermaid riding on mythological sea-horse. The reverse shows a flying saucer with laser beams. The image has the legend "BEYOND THE SKY AND BENEATH THE SEA/ARE KNOWN BUT TO GOD AND FANTASY" in two lines above the flaying saucer. There are the letters (c)HC/1967 between the exhausts of the flying saucer in raised lettering. The edge of the medal is marked "The Society of Medalists; 75th Issue-1967-Herring Coe Sc. (c)" and "Medallic Art Co. N.Y. Bronze". A great looking and very interesting medal in great condition to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1967.
Origin: New York, USA.
Reference: Alexander-SOM 75.1
Artist: Herring Coe.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~186 grams, is ~73 millimeters in diameter, and ~5 millimeters thick at the edge.
Maker: Medallic Art Company of New York.
Marks: Marked "The Society of Medalists; 75th Issue-1967-Herring Coe Sc. (c)" and "Medallic Art Co. N.Y. Bronze" along the edge. There is the notation (c)HC/1967 between the exhausts of the flying saucer in raised lettering on the reverse.
Condition: The medal is in excellent condition and I would grade it mint state uncirculated. The medal has no observable wear with minimum surface marks or scratches. It problem free and has great eye appeal. This is beautiful, mint state, medal worthy of a spot your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
