SAN ANTONIO BICENTENNIAL
1931
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Single example in gold presented to His Eminence, Patrick Cardinal Hays, of New York, on the occasion of his visit to city during celebration. Twenty struck in silver, presented to Governor of Texas and visiting archbishops and other distinguished guests.
Photos courtesy of John Raymond
Obv. Edifice and trees; on base, microscopic Simmang [Charles Simmang, engraver]: below La Purisima / Concepcion / 1731; above all, around Bi-Centennial of San Antonio.
Rev. Within open wreath, a star and rays at top, across Commemorating / the Founding of / Municipal / Government / and Missions / at San Antonio; below is a shield divided into 4 quarters, small tower in upper l. and lower r. quarters, unicorns in upper r. and lower l. quarters; to l. of shield 1731, to r. 1931
HK-679 Bronze. 36mm.
HK-679a Silver.
HK-679b Gilt.
HK-679c Gold.