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1883 Silver Medal Moyeaux-414 Nat. Expo of Railway Appliances

Strike Type
1883 Silver Medal Moyeaux-414 Nat. Expo of Railway Appliances

Coin Details

Year
1883
Denomination
Medals
Strike Type
Special Strike
Series
Misc. Medallic, Token, and Fantasy Coinage
Composition
Copper

Description

This 1883 silver medal, cataloged as Moyeaux-414, is the premium version of the National Exposition of Railway Appliances medal (bronze: PCGS #937911). Silver was reserved for award recipients and distinguished exhibitors. The American railroad industry in 1883 was at its zenith with the world's largest rail network. 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. The packaging, presentation, and documentation of medals — from original boxes and certificates to auction catalog descriptions — constitutes an important secondary collecting area that enriches understanding of how these pieces were marketed and valued. The Moyeaux-414 designation identifies this within the broader fair and exhibition medal reference.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Moyeaux-414, silver. Premium version for award recipients.

Cross References

PCGS #615417; Moyeaux-414; National Exposition Railway Appliances; Silver; 1883

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