1970 Norman Borlaug Sterling Rockefeller Foundation Medal / Round

Very interesting!

I hope someone can add some information on this.

What type of info are you seeking?

OK, here's what I can tell you:

1) The medal was sponsored by the Borlaug Commemorative Committee of Cresco, Iowa in 1971 to honor the city's favorite son. Borlaug had won the Nobel prize the year before.

2) The medal was available in Sterling Silver for $10 and nickel-silver for $2.00.

3) The medal has a diameter of 1-9/16".

4) It WAS NOT struck by the Franklin Mint or the US Mint. The US Congress authorized a Congressional Gold Medal for Borlaug in 2006; the US Mint subsequently issued bronze duplicates of the medal in 3.0" and 1.5" sizes. I am not sure which private mint struck your medal or how many were struck. I also don't know if the depiction of Borlaug was the artists's style or if it indicates sub-par talent - I'm not a fan either way.

5) In terms of market value...I am not aware of it being an in-demand medal that would drive a strong market premium. Borlaug is not well known to most and medals commemorating him and/or his accomplishments likely fall into a thematic category pursued mostly by specialists. I believe your silver version is worth more than its melt value, but probably wouldn't command a price beyond the $30-$35 range if the "right" buyer was found.

If I come across anything further, I will post it.