1968 Hoblitzelle National Award for Agricultural Sciences. Harkness-Unlisted. Gold. Mint State.38 mm. 34 grams, 14 karats, 19.89 AGW. <strong>Obv:</strong> Wreath surrounds map of United States (Lower 48 only) with scientific and agricultural items superimposed, periphery inscribed HOBLITZELLE NATIONAL AWARD / AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES. <strong>Rev:</strong> Center of blank, reflective field inscribed to the recipient EDWIN T. MERTZ / 1968, stamped 14K / LINZ at lower border. Looped for suspension at the back of the reverse, near top, and housed in the original black case of issue from Linz, Dallas.
