In Commemoration of 100 Years of Tennis at Wimbledon.
Franklin Mint USA - Fist Day Cover
International Society of Postmasters
Official Commemorative Issue
This image shows a commemorative medal issued to celebrate the Centenary of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in 1977.
The medal is an "Official Commemorative Issue" honoring 100 years of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
The first Wimbledon Championship took place in 1877, making 1977 the centenary year.
The tournament, held on outdoor grass courts, is one of the four Grand Slam tennis events.
The rules established for the first championship in 1877, such as court dimensions, service faults, and scoring system, remained largely unchanged for a century.
The centenary year included a parade of past champions and a visit from Queen Elizabeth to present the women's singles prize.
Sterling Silver Rounds
Content: .624 troy oz. fine silver
Mint: Franklin Mint U.S.A.
Weight (approx.): 21 g or 19.425 g fine silver
Diameter (approx.): 39mm
Thickness (approx.): 1.85 mm
Composition: .925 Silver
Year: 1977
Only the silver round shown and the accompanying page (of this medal) is included. Other photo is for information only.
