1865 Medal King-229 Copper Emancipation Proclamation

Coin Details

Description

This 1865 copper medal, cataloged as King-229, is the plain copper version of the Emancipation Proclamation medal (bronzed version: PCGS #674930). The plain copper shows the natural reddish-gold color without applied patina. King-229 exists in multiple metals reflecting broad public demand for medals connecting Lincoln to the end of slavery. Copper Emancipation medals were the most affordable, ensuring wide distribution. American commemorative medals document the nation's history through miniature sculptural art, preserving events, achievements, and personalities in a durable metallic format that has served collectors and historians for centuries. Numismatic conventions and specialized shows provide medal collectors with opportunities to examine pieces in person, compare varieties, and access dealer inventories that may not be available through online channels. The 1865 date encompasses both the war's end and Lincoln's assassination, making these simultaneously celebratory and memorial.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. King-229, copper. Widely distributed variant of the Emancipation Proclamation medal.

Cross References

PCGS #684176; King-229; Abraham Lincoln; Emancipation Proclamation; Copper; 1865