1882 Gilt Medal J-CM-42, Brass Pennsylvania Bicentennial

Coin Details

Description

This 1882 Pennsylvania Bicentennial medal in gilt brass, cataloged as J-CM-42, features a gold-plated surface over a brass base. The gilt finish gave this medal the visual warmth and prestige of gold at a fraction of the cost, making it an attractive middle-tier option in the Bicentennial medal series. The J-CM-42 catalog number identifies the primary Pennsylvania Bicentennial entry in the Julian reference. William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania in 1682 created a colony that became the keystone of American democracy — Philadelphia served as the site of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and the first capital of the United States. The bicentennial of Penn's achievement was celebrated with appropriate enthusiasm, and the gilt brass variant offered collectors a visually impressive medal with the golden color associated with commemorative significance without requiring the investment of a solid gold or silver piece.

Rarity Notes

J-CM-42, gilt brass composition. Pennsylvania Bicentennial 1882. Premium variant. Moderately scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #850671; Julian CM-42; Pennsylvania Bicentennial Medal, Gilt Brass; William Penn 1682