(1880) Bronzed Medal GW-101, John Bacon Dies Washington Numismatica, Cornucopia

Coin Details

Auction Record

$660 SP64 11-09-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

This bronzed medal cataloged as GW-101 was produced circa 1880 from the John Bacon dies and features the "Washington Numismatica, Cornucopia" design theme. John Bacon was an English die sinker whose Washington portrait dies were used to produce medals over an extended period spanning the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Numismatica designation connects this medal to the culture of coin collecting itself, suggesting it was produced specifically for the numismatic community. The cornucopia — the horn of plenty — on the reverse symbolizes abundance and prosperity, themes frequently associated with Washington's legacy of stable governance and economic development. The bronzed finish applied to the medal surface creates a darker, more refined appearance than raw bronze or copper. The GW-101 catalog number in the Rulau-Fuld reference places this among the earlier entries in the Washington medal series, though the circa 1880 production date indicates these dies continued in use long after their initial creation.

Rarity Notes

GW-101, bronzed. John Bacon dies. Washington Numismatica-Cornucopia. Long-lived die pair. Moderate scarcity.

Cross References

PCGS #910555; GW-101; John Bacon dies; Washington Numismatica Cornucopia, bronzed