Token - Shell’s States of the Union Coin Game, Version 1 (Alaska)

Issuer United States

Type Advertising medallions

Obverse

Outline of the state of Alaska in center. Capital city marked with capitol building icon.

Lettering: ★ ★ ALASKA ★ ★ ©SHELL JUNEAU ★ THE 49TH STATE ★

Reverse

Eagle looking right with wings spread, perched on horizontal pole draped with American flags on each end. Other ends of flags grasped with eagle's claws.

Lettering: ALASKA THE GREAT LAND STATE ADMITTED TO THE UNION ON JANUARY 3, 1959 FLOWER: FORGET-ME-NOT BIRD: WILLOW PTARMIGAN

Basic Information

Category Exonumia

Technique Milled

Orientation medal

Series Shell's States of the Union Coin Game, Version 1

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 6.5 g

Size 26.2 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Shape Round

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

Reverse Lettering

ALASKA THE GREAT LAND STATE ADMITTED TO THE UNION ON JANUARY 3, 1959 FLOWER: FORGET-ME-NOT BIRD: WILLOW PTARMIGAN

Comments

For an overview:http://www.coins-n-medals.com/Exhibits/ShellGames/ShellStatesGame.html).http://www.billjamie.com/Shell/Shell-Coin-Game/States-Of-The-Union/States-Of-The-Union-1.html

There's also an aluminum version under this series.