1876 Medalet Holland-28 Silver Independence Hall

Coin Details

Description

This 1876 silver medalet, cataloged as Holland-28, depicts Independence Hall as part of the Centennial Exhibition commemorative series. Independence Hall, where both the Declaration and Constitution were signed, was America's most symbolically important building during the centennial. The Holland catalog documents centennial medals. Silver composition distinguishes this as premium above common white metal souvenirs. Bronze medals have served as the workhorse composition for American commemoratives, providing a durable and affordable medium that allowed broad distribution while maintaining the artistic quality of the original designs. Cross-referencing medal designs with contemporary photographs, newspaper accounts, and organizational records reveals the historical contexts that generated demand for specific commemorative pieces. Medalets — smaller than medals — were popular as pocket pieces and affordable collectibles.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Holland-28, silver medalet. Silver centennial pieces are less common than base metal.

Cross References

PCGS #811704; Holland-28; Independence Hall; Silver Medalet; 1876 Centennial