1878 Medal Agricultural & Industrial Soc. Delaware, PA Bronze 38mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1878 bronze medal at 38mm was awarded by the Agricultural & Industrial Society of Delaware, Pennsylvania. Delaware County's mixed agricultural and industrial economy supported annual fairs that were the most important social and economic events in the community. The 38mm bronze format was standard for fair medals. The secondary market for American medals has become increasingly sophisticated, with specialized auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms connecting buyers and sellers across a global collector community. Metal composition analysis of medals using modern techniques has helped resolve attribution questions, identify previously unknown varieties, and document the materials available to medal producers in different historical periods. These medals document grassroots organizations promoting agricultural improvement and community engagement across small-town Gilded Age America.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Agricultural & Industrial Society of Delaware, PA. County fair medals survive in limited numbers.

Cross References

PCGS #923306; Agricultural & Industrial Society; Delaware, PA; Bronze 38mm; 1878