PHILIPPINES. Eighth Pacific Science Congress Gilt Bronze Medal, 1953.

PHILIPPINES. Eighth Pacific Science Congress Gilt Bronze Medal, 1953. UNCIRCULATED. Honeycutt-1027-2. Dimensions: 50 x 36 mm. By J. Tupaz Jr. Obverse: Obverse: Globe in background with woman holding radiant torch, standing atop skull and book inscribed "science" in the foreground, seven-line inscription "EIGHTH PACIFC / SCIENCE CONGRESS / 1953 / THE VICTORY OF SCIENCE / OVER DEATH / (RIZAL) / Philippines; Reverse: Philippines archipelago atop textured quasi-cylindrical object (potentially a nuclear power plant), flanked by inscription "FOURTH FAR EASTERN / PREHISTORY CONGRESS", stamped "'EL ORO' J. TUPAZ. JR." below; Ribbon: Yellow ribbon with suspension and name badge "HANNA. P.R.". A beautifully preserved example with intact name badge and ribbon. The surfaces are smooth and glossy with an attractive brassy coloration. A seldom encountered issue that is deceptively SCARCE with an interesting subject matter. Estimate: $200 - $400. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

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