1871 Medal San Francisco Silver 30mm German Peace Celebration

Coin Details

Description

This 1871 silver medal at 30mm commemorates a German Peace Celebration in San Francisco marking the Franco-Prussian War's end and German unification. The German-American community celebrated with elaborate festivities including parades and commemorative medals. The war created the German Empire, toppled Napoleon III, and produced the Paris Commune. German Americans followed with intense interest, and celebrations reflected pride in the old country's achievements. 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. Silver medals from San Francisco's German community are scarce artifacts later diminished by WWI anti-German sentiment.

Rarity Notes

Rare. San Francisco German Peace Celebration medal, silver 30mm. California German-American medals are uncommon.

Cross References

PCGS #886441; German Peace Celebration; San Francisco; Silver 30mm; Franco-Prussian War; 1871