(1883) Bronze Medal GW-1008A, George Washington

Coin Details

Auction Record

$600 SP67 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers

Description

This bronze medal cataloged as GW-1008A commemorates George Washington in connection with the Evacuation Day centennial, produced circa 1883. The "A" suffix distinguishes this from the standard GW-1008 design, indicating a different die combination or reverse design. Bronze provided a more durable and visually refined medium than the white metal versions, appealing to collectors who wanted a lasting commemorative rather than an ephemeral celebration souvenir. The 1883 Evacuation Day centennial was a major civic event in New York City, where the memory of British occupation during the Revolution remained a point of local identity and pride. Washington's triumphal entry into New York following the British departure had been one of the most celebrated scenes of the Revolution, and the centennial afforded an opportunity to recreate that patriotic enthusiasm through parades, ceremonies, and commemorative merchandise.

Rarity Notes

GW-1008A, bronze. George Washington Evacuation Day. Higher-quality composition than white metal versions.

Cross References

PCGS #785425; GW-1008A; George Washington, bronze