Commems Collection Medals: 1964 Montana Territory 75th Anniversary

In conjunction with the 1964 Centennial of the establishment of the Montana Territory and the Diamond Jubilee (75th Anniversary) of Montana's admission into the Union as the 41st State, a number of medals were struck in various metals and sizes. Most are lower relief (i.e., "coin relief"), but most medals feature the official anniversary logo/emblem on their reverse.

Presented here is the official high-relief historical art medal struck for the dual anniversaries. It features right-facing, triple conjoined portraits of Sidney Edgerton (first Territorial Governor), Joseph K. Toole (first State Governor) and Tim Babcock (Montana Governor at the time of the Centennial/Diamond Jubilee) on its obverse and the official emblem of the celebration on its reverse.

I've provided scans of the leaflet that came with the medal; it provides solid background information on Montana's history and development, along with details on the medal's designs. No need for me to repeat any of the story!

1964 Montana Territory Centennial / Statehood 75th Anniversary High-Relief Bronze Medal


1964 Montana Territory 75th Anniversary Leaflet - Front




1964 Montana Territory 75th Anniversary Leaflet - Back





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