{"product_id":"1964-1965-new-york-world-s-fair-bronze-medal-medallic-art-co","title":"1964–1965 New York World’s Fair Bronze Medal (Medallic Art Co.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1964–1965 New York World’s Fair Bronze Medal (Medallic Art Co., 155.71 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial bronze medal commemorating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1964–1965 New York World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — one of the most ambitious and culturally significant world’s fairs of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse celebrates “Man’s Achievements in an Expanding Universe,” showing a stylized globe with orbiting paths and celestial motifs. The reverse features the official seal of the City of New York with the Dutch settler and Native American figures, the eagle, and the dates 1664–1964 marking the tercentenary of the city’s founding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck by the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedallic Art Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of New York in bronze and weighing a hefty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155.71 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this medal has excellent relief and a commanding physical presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155.71 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large format (approximately 2.5”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medallic Art Co., New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park attracted over 51 million visitors. It showcased futuristic innovations, space exploration, and international cultures under the theme “Peace Through Understanding.” Iconic structures like the Unisphere symbolized the Space Age, while exhibits from dozens of nations and corporations highlighted technological progress during the Cold War era. This medal captures the optimism and ambition of mid-1960s America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedal pictured is the exact one you will receive. Comes with original box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Numismatica ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45118711464051,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/1639\/1795\/files\/IMG_4864.jpg?v=1781981913","url":"https:\/\/globalnumismatica.com\/products\/1964-1965-new-york-world-s-fair-bronze-medal-medallic-art-co","provider":"Global Numismatica ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}