(1885-87) Bronzed Medal F&H-204, Daniel Manning

Coin Details

Description

This circa 1885-1887 bronzed medal cataloged as F&H-204 honors Daniel Manning, who served as the 37th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1885 to 1887 under President Grover Cleveland. Manning was a newspaper publisher and Democratic Party leader in New York before his appointment to the Treasury. His brief tenure was marked by efforts to reform the silver coinage and modernize Treasury operations. The U.S. Mint produced medals for sitting and departing Treasury Secretaries as part of its official recognition program. The bronzed finish — bronze with an applied patina — was a premium treatment giving the medal a darker, more formal appearance than untreated bronze. The F&H-204 designation in the Fuld-Higby catalog identifies this within the Treasury Secretary medal series, documenting the succession of individuals who oversaw both the nation's finances and the Mint itself.

Rarity Notes

Bronzed U.S. Mint medal honoring Treasury Secretary Manning. F&H-204. Limited production typical of official government recognition medals.

Cross References

PCGS #517505; F&H-204; Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury