1876 Medal Baker-427A Bronze International Exhibition-Danish Medal

Coin Details

Description

A bronze medal cataloged as Baker-427A, struck for the 1876 International Exhibition in Philadelphia, also known as the Centennial Exposition. This "Danish Medal" designation indicates a connection to Denmark's participation in the exhibition or Danish production of a Washington commemorative for the centennial celebrations. The 1876 Centennial Exposition generated an enormous outpouring of commemorative medals, tokens, and souvenirs, many featuring Washington as the embodiment of the American founding being celebrated at its hundredth anniversary. The obverse features Washington, while the reverse carries imagery related to the International Exhibition or Danish participation. Baker-427A specifically identifies this variety within the broader centennial medal category. The bronze composition was standard for exhibition medals intended for general distribution. Bronze, medium format.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The Danish Medal variety is a specialized piece within the extensive family of 1876 Centennial Exposition commemoratives.

Cross References

Baker-427A; NGC#972456; Centennial Exposition 1876