^Lot 1565 1925 Norse Medal Thin

1925 Norse Medal Thin. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lovely rainbow toning around the edges. Designed by James Earle Fraser, this Commemorative medal was authorized by Congress in conjunction with the 1925 Norse-American Centennial. Celebrations were held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the ship Restaurationen in New York on October 9, 1825 -- the first organized attempt to bring settlers from Norway to the Americas (PCGS # 9451) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.