G-32/24b. Commemorative silver medal "George Gershwin" from the series "Great American Triumphs" (w/d)

Obverse

GEORGE GERSHWIN

Gershwin at work

1898 / 1937

Medallist's initials at right: JDL and bottom: W

Reverse

BROOKLYN-BORN / COMPOSER GEORGE / GERSHWIN REACHED THE / HEART OF AMERICA WITH / HIS ORIGINAL AND TRULY / AMERICAN MUSIC, NOTABLY / "RHAPSODY IN BLUE" AND THE / OPERA "PORGY AND BESS" HE / DIED OF CANCER IN 1937.

American eagle

Specifications
Article: G-32/24b
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1970's
Country: USA
Mint: Metal Arts for Longines-Wittnauer
Designer: Di LORENZO Joseph (1920-2001)
Metal: Silver, Gold plated
Diameter: 38,0 mm
Weight: 35,5 g
Edge: plain with inscription