Made of sterling silver and plated with 24k gold, this medal is a true treasure for any collector. Read the history, it's enlightening! The country of origin for this piece is the United States, and it falls under the category of exonumia. Its type is a medal, and it has been created by one of the most respected names in the industry. This medal is a unique and there aren't a lot of them.
This medal is uncirculated, it is from my father's loose coins & medals that fell out of set, and divided up. It does show signs of wear, scratches & loss of gold plate around inner rim.It is not in mint condition. It is still an excellent choice for any collection and for investment.
Franklin Mint is usually 1-Troy ounce, 32 grams. There is approximately 1.5 grams of 24 k gold plate.