1845 Medal Storer-1867 Silver S. Appleton, MA Horticultural Society

Coin Details

Description

This 1845 silver medal, cataloged as Storer-1867, was the premium award from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to S. Appleton, complementing the bronze (PCGS #683553). Silver awards were reserved for the finest exhibits and most significant horticultural achievements. The Society's exhibitions were social events of the first order in Boston. Museum collections of American medals at the Smithsonian, American Numismatic Society, and regional historical societies provide essential reference material for researchers studying material culture and commemorative practices. The digital documentation of medal collections through high-resolution photography and online databases has expanded research capabilities and made attribution resources available to a broader audience of collectors and scholars. Silver agricultural and horticultural awards carry both numismatic and historical value, documenting individual achievement within the broader culture of improvement that characterized educated American society in the mid-nineteenth century.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Storer-1867, silver. Silver awards from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society were given to top exhibitors only.

Cross References

PCGS #639047; Storer-1867; Massachusetts Horticultural Society; S. Appleton; Silver; 1845