JFK “Ask Not” Torch Medal

Features

Location United States
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
Years 1963-1965
Composition Bronze
Weight 22.68 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
354413

Commemorative issue

The 35th President of the USA

Obverse

John Fitzgerald Kennedy bust facing forward

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OUR 35TH PRESIDENT
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY

Reverse

The eternal flame

Script: Latin

Lettering:
“ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU-
ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY”
J.F.K.

Edge

Smooth

Comments

This medal was likely made between 1963 and 1965. This is due to many minting medals in commemoration of their lost and beloved president.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1963-1965) 

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