1974 Norman Rockwell Medallic Tribute to Robert Frost Sterling Silver Proof Medal Trio ("Going For Water", "The Pasture", & "Dust Of Snow")
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Brand: Franklin Mint
1974 Norman Rockwell Medallic Tribute to Robert Frost Sterling Silver Proof Medal Trio ("Going For Water", "The Pasture", & "Dust Of Snow")
Capture a timeless marriage of legendary American artistry and poignant literature with this stunning trio of solid sterling silver proof medals. Issued in 1974 by the renowned Franklin Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of poet Robert Frost’s birth, each piece serves as a physical canvas featuring masterfully detailed, exclusive bas-relief illustrations by Norman Rockwell on the obverse. Turn the medals over to discover the beautifully transcribed stanzas of Frost’s most iconic pastoral poems: "Going For Water", "The Pasture", and "Dust Of Snow", framed beautifully within an elegant floral vine border. Struck with flawless proof finishes displaying highly frosted design motifs against deep, reflective mirror fields, these precious vintage art rounds carry over half a century of numismatic history. They stand as a premier investment acquisition for fine art connoisseurs, poetry enthusiasts, and serious silver stackers alike.
Country: United States
Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
Denomination: Non-Denominated Medals / Art Rounds
Mintage: 12,544
Weight: 1.10 oz / 31.5 grams
Dimensions: 44.5 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse design elements signed by Norman Rockwell ("Norman Rockwell"). Reverse lettering includes full poem text titles, corresponding stanzas, and Robert Frost's stylized signature ("Robert Frost"). The smooth rims are cleanly hallmarked with the Franklin Mint symbol, year "74", and metal composition "STERLING".
Strike Type: Proof
Variety: Norman Rockwell’s Medallic Tribute to Robert Frost series (1974) – specifically Going for Water, The Pasture, and Dust of Snow
Coin Designer and Design: Designs by Norman Rockwell interpreting Robert Frost poems. Obverses show narrative scenes from the poems (children at a well/brook for Going for Water; figures in a pasture for The Pasture; figure under a hemlock with crow for Dust of Snow). Reverses feature poem titles and selected verses within a decorative border.
Obverse Artistry: Masterfully designed by legendary American illustrator Norman Rockwell, depicting intimate vintage rural scenes that uniquely visualize each corresponding poem.
Reverse Artistry: Designed and engraved by the artisans of the Franklin Mint, featuring complete stanzas from Robert Frost's celebrated literary works bordered by an ornate wreath of native New England foliage.
Condition - Proof / Gently Handled with Light Natural Toning - See Pictures
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