USA - George Gershwin Commemorative Medal - Silver .925, approx. 37g (approx. 34.22g pure silver, 1.1 troy oz pure ...

USA - George Gershwin Commemorative Medal - Silver .925, approx. 37g (approx. 34.22g pure silver, 1.1 troy oz pure silver), 39 mm An impressive American silver medal from the Longines Symphonette series, dedicated to the renowned Jewish-American composer George Gershwin (1898-1937), one of the most important and influential figures in 20th century American music. Gershwin became famous for blending classical music, jazz, and modern American culture in his compositions. Obverse: Portrait of George Gershwin seated at a piano while composing, alongside his years of birth and death. Inscription: "GEORGE GERSHWIN" and: "1898 1937" Reverse: Dedication describing Gershwin's contribution to American music, alongside an American eagle. Inscription: "BROOKLYN-BORN COMPOSER GEORGE GERSHWIN REACHED THE HEART OF AMERICA WITH HIS ORIGINAL AND TRULY AMERICAN MUSIC. NOTABLY 'RHAPSODY IN BLUE' AND THE OPERA 'PORGY AND BESS'. HE DIED OF CANCER IN 1937." Translation: "Brooklyn-born composer George Gershwin reached the heart of America with his original and truly American music. Notably 'Rhapsody in Blue' and the opera 'Porgy and Bess'. He died of cancer in 1937." The medal is edge-marked and contains approximately 1.1 troy ounce of pure silver.