1968 250th New Orleans Bienville Jackson Silver w/ ID tag Agop NCS-45 Rulau F33

Description

Silver Medal of Commemorative Society, United States, # 1968.156.1
Obverse: 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF NEW ORLEANS .1718-1968. JEAN BAPTISTE LEMOYNE SIEUR DE BIENVILLE. 1680-1768/ AA - bust
Reverse: JACKSON SQUARE|NEW ORLEANS/ NCS 1968 - equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson (Legend on statue base: "THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED")
Measurements
Weight: 26.441 grams
Diameter: 40mm
Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
Really nice, wholly original example of the National Commemorative Society 1968 250th Anniversary of New Orleans medal designed by renowned sculptor Agop Agopoff
Obverse features Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville the reverse a fantastic depiction of Clark Mills' equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson in situ at Jackson Square.
Pretty deep cameo fields and frosted devices.
Fully edgemarked with all hallmarks and dates, as well as serial # 3087.
Will ship in its original issued rigid clear octagonal case with the original metal ID tag from the case in which these medals were issued. Combined this is a really attractive presentation.
This 50+ year old survivor represents a great opportunity for advanced NCS collectors, as well as New Orleans, Andrew Jackson, Louisiana historians, and even Mardi Gras doubloon collectors.
Multiple oversized images in different light so you can see quality and condition for yourself. This is the actual medal and ID tag you will receive.