1826 Silver Medal J-AM-55, New England Society

Coin Details

Description

This silver medal, cataloged as J-AM-55, was produced in 1826 for the New England Society, an organization dedicated to celebrating the heritage and traditions of New England and its Puritan founders. The New England Society hosted annual dinners and commemorative events honoring the Pilgrim landing at Plymouth Rock and the distinctive cultural contributions of the New England region to American life. The J-AM-55 Julian designation identifies this within the American Medal series. The silver composition indicates this was a premium piece, presented to distinguished members or used as an award at the society's formal gatherings. The 1826 date places this medal during the era of good feelings when national unity and regional pride coexisted harmoniously, and Americans looked back with veneration on their colonial heritage. New England societies were established in major cities across the country by transplanted New Englanders maintaining cultural connections to their ancestral region through annual celebrations.

Rarity Notes

J-AM-55, silver composition. New England Society 1826. Limited production for society members. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #890596; Julian AM-55; New England Society Medal, Silver; 1826