1876 Assay Commission Medal - JK-AC-15, Silver, Washington, 100 Yrs Independence

Coin Details

Description

The 1876 Assay Commission medal JK-AC-15 in silver is a precious-metal presentation striking of the George Washington centennial design. The silver version of this commemorative medal represents the premium expression of the centennial theme, combining Washington's portrait with the brilliance of the precious metal in a piece suitable for the most distinguished recipients. The centennial year saw extraordinary numismatic activity at the Philadelphia Mint, including the production of various commemorative medals beyond the Assay Commission series. The silver JK-AC-15 stands among the most historically significant of these pieces, as it combines the prestige of precious-metal striking with the institutional gravitas of the Assay Commission tradition and the celebratory spirit of the national centennial. Silver strikings of the centennial Assay Commission medal would have been reserved for senior government officials, prominent commission members, and the Mint Cabinet collection. The Washington portrait in silver achieves a dignity and refinement that befits both the subject and the occasion, creating a presentation piece that honored the recipient while commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the nation whose monetary integrity they helped to safeguard.

Rarity Notes

JK-AC-15 (1876) in silver. "Washington, 100 Yrs Independence" centennial design. Silver presentation strikings are scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #518444; JK-AC-15; 1876 Assay Commission