1882 Medal Penn's House Bronze 32mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1882 bronze medal at 32mm depicts Penn's House, a building associated with William Penn. Related to the white metal holed version (PCGS #669865). Penn's founding of Pennsylvania in 1682 was celebrated during the 1882 bicentennial. The bronze format without hole indicates cabinet collection rather than wear. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. Medal authentication requires familiarity with production methods, metal compositions, die characteristics, and surface qualities specific to different manufacturers and historical periods. Penn's House medals document the era's preservation-minded spirit as Americans recognized the importance of protecting colonial-era buildings.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Penn's House bronze medal, 32mm. Pennsylvania bicentennial 1882.

Cross References

PCGS #805737; Penn's House; Bronze 32mm; Pennsylvania Bicentennial; 1882