Medal - Quadricentennial of the City of Gloucester (Gloucester, Massachusetts)
Obverse
The Gloucester, Massachusetts skyline as seen from the harbor, a stylized codfish (Gadus morhua) in the exergue below, and the inscriptions GLOUCESTER 400 and 1623-2023 above.
Lettering: GLOUCESTER 400 1623-2023
Reverse
The Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial ("Man at the Wheel") against the rising sun and three ships.
Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Bronze (Antiqued Finish)
Weight
39.1 g
Size
38.1 mm
Thickness
4.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GLOUCESTER 400 1623-2023
Comments
This medal was issued in 2020 to raise funds for the City of Gloucester's quadricentennial celebration in 2023. The medal was designed by Gloucester, Massachusetts artist Beth Swan and minted in antique finished bronze in high relief by Medalcraft Mint of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The design is titled "Out at Sea." In addition to this version, a 76.2 mm was also produced.According to promotional material produced by Gloucester400™, the design on the obverse "combines the city's historic landmarks with a modern-day wind turbine, while the design looking back at Gloucester's sturdy origins and ahead to a skyline that reflects progress and the future, while a codfish swims beneath the waves in a reminder of the ocean's contribution to our economy." The reverse "is dominated by Gloucester's iconic 'Man at the Wheel' shown against a rising sun, symbolizing the hope and optimism of a new day."These medals were sold exclusively at The Brass Monkey in Gloucester, Massachusetts for US$40.Produced in 2020 and dual dated 1623-2023http://numismatics.org/pocketchange/gloucester/
