1977 Int'l Society of Postmasters 100 Years of Tennis in Wimbledon Silver Medal

✨ 1977 WIMBLEDON CENTENARY – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF POSTMASTERS ✨
Sterling Silver Proof Medal – Official First Day Cover – Franklin Mint
International Society of Postmasters – Limited Edition

This listing is for the exact item shown in the photos – a limited edition sterling silver proof medal issued in 1977 by the International Society of Postmasters, minted by The Franklin Mint, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.

This commemorative set includes a silver medal and a corresponding stamp, both officially issued and postmarked on January 12, 1977.

🔹 Features:

• Obverse: Detailed depiction of a man and woman in traditional tennis attire holding rackets, with a background scene of a tennis match and spectators. Designed by James John Ponter.

• Reverse: Commemorative text in English and French honoring the centenary of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.

• Stamp: Officially issued stamp featuring tennis imagery, postmarked on January 12, 1977.

• Condition: Proof strike with mirror-like finish and frosted details. Housed in the original presentation folder with bilingual Certificate of Authenticity and historical background insert.

• Material: Sterling Silver (.925)

• Weight: Approximately 20.35 grams

• Diameter: Approximately 38.6 mm

• Minted by: The Franklin Mint (USA)

A remarkable collectible celebrating a century of tennis at Wimbledon, ideal for enthusiasts of sports history, philately, and silver medals.

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