The obverse bears the goddess Ceres in profile right. Around, CERES BLESSING SO IS ON YOU. Below, JG © 39.
The reverse bears the blooming rose with two bees. Around, SCARCITY AND WANT SHALL SHUN YOU.
This medal was chosen as the 20th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1939. It was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported production quantity of this medal in bronze is 937 pieces. The silver mintage was limited to an edition of 700 but no actual mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1930-001-020, Marqusee 196, SoM 20