F-52/4b. Centenary of death commemorative silver medal (1964)

Obverse

STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER 

Musical lines with clefs and notes at left

1826 / 1864

Half-lenght portrait to the right

Medallist's name at right: W.HANCOCK

Reverse

Troubadour leaning to a tree with banjo, people dancing at a riverside with steamboat in the background

THE HALL OF / FAME FOR GREAT / AMERICANS AT / NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / 1964©

 

Specifications
Article: F-52/4b
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1964
Country: USA
Mint: Medallic Art Company
Designer: HANCOCK Walker (1901-1998)
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 45,0 mm

Reference: Niggl #2927