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This non-monetized silver medal is one of the most popular medallic pieces issued by the Philadelphia Mint. The piece, honoring the 100th anniversary of the landing of the Norwegian ship Restauration, was originally intended to be a commemorative half dollar honoring the many Norwegian settlers the ship brought to America. However, the effort to approve a commemorative half dollar to that effect was quickly upended in Congress as several other commemorative coins were authorized and issued that year.
The coin’s champion, Minnesota Congressman Ole J. Kvale, instead opted for a medal, which was more likely to gain Congressional approval. Upon its striking, some 33,750 of the octagonal silver medals were struck on thick planchets, whereas only 6,000 were produced on thin planchets, making the latter the far scarcer type.
Obverse Description
Viking warrior in horned helmet with sword and shield advances from dragon ship, inscription NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL above, dated 1825 - 1925 in the field.
Reverse Description
Dragon ship sailing right under four-line inscription, AUTHORIZED BY / CONGRESS OF THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA with date of Leif Erikson's discovery below, A.D. 1000.
Source: Stack's Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
10335
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL, 1825 - 1925
Reverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Lettering:
AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A.D. 1000.
Fineness:
0.9
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Norse American
Variety 2:
Thin
Coin Date:
1925
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
9451
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Coin Value History
1925 Medal Norse American, Thin MS
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1925 Medal Norse American, Thin MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, MS60 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 6,000. ...
$537
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 65 (2 in 65*), 10 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,769
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,000....
$1,159
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,000. ...
$720
1925 Norse Medal, Thin Planchet, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 62 (1 in 62*), 387 finer (10/25). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$552
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (10/448). PCGS Population: (9/524). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$288
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/448). PCGS Population: (4/558). Mintage 6,000....
$372
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet, AU58 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (15/473 and 0/14+). NGC Census: (9/378 and 0/4+). ...
$264
1925 Medal Norse Thin Planchet AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (6/300). NGC Census: (0/0). (#9451)...
$213
1925 Medal Norse Thin Planchet--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/243). (#9451)...
$126
Multiple Coin Lot...
$58
Norse Medal Thin
$80
Norse Medal Thin
$4,140
Multiple Coin Lot...
$522
Norse Medal Thin
$154
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$220
Norse Medal Thin
$468
Norse Medal Thin
$55
1925 Medal Norse, Thin Planchet -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/340). PCGS Population: (2/419)...
$164
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