1882 Medal CM-42c PA Bicentennial Bronze

Coin Details

Description

This 1882 bronze medal, cataloged as CM-42c, is a variant of the Pennsylvania Bicentennial medal commemorating 200 years since William Penn's founding of the colony. The "c" suffix indicates a specific metallic or die variant within the CM-42 series. Bronze was the base metal issue produced for broad distribution during the bicentennial celebrations of 1882. Pennsylvania's founding by William Penn in 1682 established one of the most important colonial enterprises in American history, introducing principles of religious tolerance, fair treatment of Native Americans, and democratic self-governance that profoundly influenced the development of American constitutional democracy. The bicentennial medals allowed citizens to own a tangible keepsake of the celebration marking two centuries since Penn's arrival. Bronze versions were the most affordable and widely distributed, ensuring that the commemoration reached beyond wealthy collectors to ordinary Pennsylvanians and visitors who wished to participate in the milestone.

Rarity Notes

CM-42c, bronze composition. Pennsylvania Bicentennial 1882. Standard distribution.

Cross References

PCGS #515606; CM-42c; Pennsylvania Bicentennial Medal, Bronze; William Penn 1682