(1860) Bronze Medal GW-347, Liberty & Independence

Coin Details

Description

This bronze medal cataloged as GW-347 bears the inscription "Liberty and Independence," produced circa 1860. The phrase "Liberty and Independence" was closely associated with Washington and the founding generation, appearing on numerous medals, tokens, and documents of the early republic. This medal connects Washington's portrait to the fundamental ideals of the American Revolution, presenting the first president as the personal embodiment of the nation's founding principles. The circa 1860 production date places this during the final years before the Civil War, when invocations of Washington and the founding ideals carried particular urgency as the nation approached its greatest crisis. Bronze was the standard medium for collector medals of this era, offering excellent detail reproduction and long-term durability. The GW-347 catalog number in the Rulau-Fuld Washington reference places this among the substantial body of mid-nineteenth century Washington commemoratives produced for the growing American numismatic market.

Rarity Notes

GW-347, bronze. Liberty and Independence theme. Moderate scarcity typical of circa 1860 Washington medals.

Cross References

PCGS #955254; GW-347; Liberty & Independence