1 Oz Alaska Mint Wild About Anchorage Moose Round PF

Alaska Mint minted this medallion for the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau. Although undated, the reverse is an earlier version of the State seal that was used on rounds in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The obverse features Seymour, the dancing moose, the Anchorage mascot. While the mintage is unknown, the round is rare.

Obverse: The obverse depicts Seymour, the dancing moose, wearing a top hat and holding a cane in his left "hand". The phrase "WILD ABOUT ANCHORAGE" arches across the top. A lower inscription reads "ANCHORAGE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU".

Reverse: The central feature on the reverse is the state seal of Alaska. The objects depicted within the seal symbolize various aspects of the state. The rays above the mountains represent the Northern Lights (aurora borealis). Down below is a smelter symbolizing the mining resources. The trains and ships represent Alaska's primary means of transportation, by sea and by rail. The trees represent Alaska's forest wealth, while the farmer, horse, and three shocks of wheat symbolize its agriculture. Finally, the fish and seals on the outer circle represent the importance of seafood and wildlife to Alaska's economy. Along the outer circle at the top is the phrase "THE SEAL OF THE STATE". The words "OF ALASKA" are inscribed on the outer rim along the bottom. The weight and composition of "ONE TROY OZ. .999 FINE SILVER" are inscribed immediately above the sunrise. This is an earlier version of the seal in use by the Alaska Mint in the late 1980s and early 1990s.