{"title":"Gold and Silver Medals","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedals are manufactured pieces that commemorate a person, achievement, institution or event. Unlike a sovereign coin, a medal does not need a monetary denomination. Medallic art shares techniques with coin production while allowing its own subjects, dimensions and relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMedals and the history of coin design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtists can work across both coins and medals. Adolph A. Weinman’s eagle design for the 1907 American Institute of Architects gold medal was later adapted for the reverse of the American Palladium Eagle. That connection illustrates artistic continuity without making the earlier medal and the later coin the same issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetal, relief and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gold or silver medal can emphasize sculptural depth, a commemorative subject or a special surface treatment. Its diameter and gross weight do not replace its fine metal specification. Proof is a production description, and certification by NGC or PCGS is a separate assessment of the submitted piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the listed fine metal content and finish, then distinguish ordinary packaging from a grading service holder. A proof medal describes a manufacturing format, not an automatic numeric grade. Dimensions and presentation can be useful comparison details when choosing between medal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails to compare in this category\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and Silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMints or refiners:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7734 oz, 1 oz, and 1\/2 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are catalog comparison details, not a promise that every combination is available. Use the live product list and the individual description for the actual offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExamples of product descriptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatalog examples associated with this category include 1993-P Proof Bicentennial Silver Medal, 1\/2 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal, and 1 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal. These illustrate how issue, format and condition can differ. Availability and product selection can change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated subjects\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-coins\"\u003esilver coins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-bars\"\u003esilver bars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pre-1933-us-gold-coins\"\u003epre-1933 U.S. gold\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/graded-slabbed\"\u003egraded coins\u003c\/a\u003e. Product specifications and availability remain specific to each offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and technical references:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/content\/usmint\/us\/en\/learn\/coins-and-medals\/collectible-coins\/american-eagle.html\"\u003eU.S. Mint: American Eagle history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1993-p-proof-bicentennial-silver-medal","title":"1993-P Proof Bicentennial Silver Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1993-P Proof Bicentennial Silver Medal is a silver medal. The listed metal amount is 0.7734 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe silver Bicentennial medal associated with the 1993 Philadelphia Set recognized two hundred years since the Philadelphia Mint’s first regular circulating coinage in 1793. It is a medal rather than a dollar-denominated silver coin. Its commemorative purpose belongs to the history of the national mint and should not be confused with the 1976 United States Bicentennial coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and product identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medal’s identity is tied to the Philadelphia Mint anniversary and its special collector-set context. Medallic art can celebrate an institution without creating a monetary denomination. This offering is for the medal named in the product, not automatically for the complete Philadelphia Set, which originally included additional gold and silver coins. Proof production and original-set association are separate from any independent numeric grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7734 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint or maker attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue-year selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish or condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e X93BSM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the metal content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecious metal ounce weights use the troy system. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while a kilogram equals one thousand grams. Fineness states the proportion of precious metal in an alloy; fine metal weight states the amount of that metal. An alloyed coin’s gross weight includes its other metals as well. These measurements explain why a denomination, a package weight and a stated fine metal amount should not be treated as the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProof describes a specialized manufacturing process using prepared blanks and dies to create a distinctive presentation. It does not automatically mean Proof 70, and an ungraded Proof can have its own handling or preservation characteristics. The term should be kept separate from metal purity and from ordinary mint packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreserving the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the surface and the original identifying information helps retain the product’s physical history. Handle an unencapsulated collectible by its edges where appropriate and avoid polishing or abrasive cleaning. Keep a certified holder or stated assay package intact when retaining its identification matters. A brighter surface created by cleaning is not the same thing as a higher original condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial, design and numismatic identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA product’s history is carried by several different kinds of information. The issuing or manufacturing name explains its origin, the design identifies its subject, the metal specification describes its material and the condition language describes its preservation. A date can connect the piece with a particular program or historical period without proving that it is rare. These features remain meaningful together even when two offerings contain similar amounts of precious metal. Keeping them distinct provides a more accurate description of the actual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposition and the finished format\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefining concerns the composition of the metal, while forming and finishing determine its physical presentation. An assay tests material composition and should not be confused with an assessment of collectible surface condition. The finished object brings together its stated material, dimensions or weight, artwork and any packaging specifically included in the offering. These characteristics describe what the product is, rather than supplying a fixed market value or a promise about a later sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"kz-product-sources\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and technical references:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/setregistry\/mycoinfacts\/1993-p\/100600\/7981\"\u003ePCGS reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kzoo Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52514959687975,"sku":"X93BSM","price":660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5046\/7367\/files\/media_df542789-2250-455c-98e9-723585d54a55.jpg?v=1793693443"},{"product_id":"1-2-oz-u-s-mint-commemorative-arts-gold-medal","title":"1\/2 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/2 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal is a gold medal. The listed metal amount is 1\/2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Arts commemorative gold medal tradition honored creative figures through precious metal medallic art. A medal differs from a sovereign coin because a monetary denomination is not essential to its identity. Portraits and artistic subjects can provide historical interest independently of the amount of gold in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and product identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variable-subject offering should be understood through the medal’s stated gold amount and the actual artist or cultural figure represented on the supplied issue. It does not promise one specific portrait or design when none is named. The medal format allows commemorative art without turning the piece into an American Gold Eagle, even if the two products contain a similar amount of fine gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint or maker attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e G1\/2ARTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the metal content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecious metal ounce weights use the troy system. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while a kilogram equals one thousand grams. Fineness states the proportion of precious metal in an alloy; fine metal weight states the amount of that metal. An alloyed coin’s gross weight includes its other metals as well. These measurements explain why a denomination, a package weight and a stated fine metal amount should not be treated as the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bullion or ungraded coin can be described by its issue, finish and condition without an independent numeric grade. BU means Brilliant Uncirculated when used in the offering, while ordinary capsules or mint packaging are different from third-party certification. A raw coin should not be represented as MS70 merely because it is bright or uncirculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreserving the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the surface and the original identifying information helps retain the product’s physical history. Handle an unencapsulated collectible by its edges where appropriate and avoid polishing or abrasive cleaning. Keep a certified holder or stated assay package intact when retaining its identification matters. A brighter surface created by cleaning is not the same thing as a higher original condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial, design and numismatic identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA product’s history is carried by several different kinds of information. The issuing or manufacturing name explains its origin, the design identifies its subject, the metal specification describes its material and the condition language describes its preservation. A date can connect the piece with a particular program or historical period without proving that it is rare. These features remain meaningful together even when two offerings contain similar amounts of precious metal. Keeping them distinct provides a more accurate description of the actual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposition and the finished format\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefining concerns the composition of the metal, while forming and finishing determine its physical presentation. An assay tests material composition and should not be confused with an assessment of collectible surface condition. The finished object brings together its stated material, dimensions or weight, artwork and any packaging specifically included in the offering. These characteristics describe what the product is, rather than supplying a fixed market value or a promise about a later sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"kz-product-sources\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and technical references:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/pcgsnolookup\/u-s-mint-medals\/794\"\u003ePCGS reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kzoo Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52518405964071,"sku":"G1\/2ARTS","price":2164.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5046\/7367\/files\/media_af8d8aa3-bc79-460e-acd1-45531e17aee6.jpg?v=1793706224"},{"product_id":"1-oz-u-s-mint-commemorative-arts-gold-medal","title":"1 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal is a gold medal. The listed metal amount is 1 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Arts commemorative gold medal tradition honored creative figures through precious metal medallic art. A medal differs from a sovereign coin because a monetary denomination is not essential to its identity. Portraits and artistic subjects can provide historical interest independently of the amount of gold in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and product identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variable-subject offering should be understood through the medal’s stated gold amount and the actual artist or cultural figure represented on the supplied issue. It does not promise one specific portrait or design when none is named. The medal format allows commemorative art without turning the piece into an American Gold Eagle, even if the two products contain a similar amount of fine gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint or maker attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e G1ARTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the metal content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecious metal ounce weights use the troy system. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while a kilogram equals one thousand grams. Fineness states the proportion of precious metal in an alloy; fine metal weight states the amount of that metal. An alloyed coin’s gross weight includes its other metals as well. These measurements explain why a denomination, a package weight and a stated fine metal amount should not be treated as the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bullion or ungraded coin can be described by its issue, finish and condition without an independent numeric grade. BU means Brilliant Uncirculated when used in the offering, while ordinary capsules or mint packaging are different from third-party certification. A raw coin should not be represented as MS70 merely because it is bright or uncirculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreserving the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the surface and the original identifying information helps retain the product’s physical history. Handle an unencapsulated collectible by its edges where appropriate and avoid polishing or abrasive cleaning. Keep a certified holder or stated assay package intact when retaining its identification matters. A brighter surface created by cleaning is not the same thing as a higher original condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial, design and numismatic identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA product’s history is carried by several different kinds of information. The issuing or manufacturing name explains its origin, the design identifies its subject, the metal specification describes its material and the condition language describes its preservation. A date can connect the piece with a particular program or historical period without proving that it is rare. These features remain meaningful together even when two offerings contain similar amounts of precious metal. Keeping them distinct provides a more accurate description of the actual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposition and the finished format\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefining concerns the composition of the metal, while forming and finishing determine its physical presentation. An assay tests material composition and should not be confused with an assessment of collectible surface condition. The finished object brings together its stated material, dimensions or weight, artwork and any packaging specifically included in the offering. 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