Medal - Society of Medalists Unleashing the Atom
Features
| Location |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Year | 1971 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Number | N# 207277 |
| References | Alexander# SOM 83 David Thomason Alexander; 2010. American Art Medals, 1909-1995 / Volume 1: The Circle of Friends of the Medallion and The Society of Medalists. American Numismatic Society. |
Obverse
Four scientists that made outstanding contributions to opening the atomic age, Albert Einstein, Sir Ernest Rutherford (discovered atomic nucleus), Niels Bohr (developed theory of atomic structure), and Otto Hahn (first man to split atom)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALBERT EINSTEIN
ERNEST RUTHERFORD
OTTO HAHN
NIELS BOHR
Engraver: Hal Reed
Reverse
'Unleashing the Atom'; muscular figure breaks chains, unshackling tremendous energy
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNLEASHING THE ATOM
1971 HR
Engraver: Hal Reed
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 83d ISSUE - MAY 1971 - Hal Reed. SC. © MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
Mint
Medallic Art Company, New York City, United States (1903-1972)See also
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1971 | 1 310 | ||||||||||||||
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