1876 Medal George Washington White Metal 42mm US Medallion Advertising Co.

Coin Details

Auction Record

$720 MS62 11-18-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1876 white metal medal at 42mm features George Washington, produced by the U.S. Medallion Advertising Co. for the centennial. Washington appeared on hundreds of commercial medals during the celebration. The firm was among many producing patriotic souvenirs for an eager public. The 42mm format was affordable yet large enough for a respectable portrait. Commemorative medals serve as primary historical documents, recording events and honoring individuals in a format that was often produced closer to the actual occurrence than published histories or official records. 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. Commercial centennial medals document the entrepreneurial response to the celebration and greatly outnumber official government issues.

Rarity Notes

Common. Commercial centennial medal, white metal. Mass-produced for the 1876 market.

Cross References

PCGS #826637; George Washington; U.S. Medallion Advertising Co.; White Metal 42mm; 1876 Centennial