(1885) Bronze Medal PR-23 Bronze Var. Restrike Grover Cleveland

Coin Details

Auction Record

$384 MS66BN 03-31-2021 Stack's Bowers

Description

This bronze medal cataloged as PR-23 is a variant restrike honoring Grover Cleveland, the only American president to serve two non-consecutive terms (1885-1889 and 1893-1897). The PR catalog designation refers to the presidential medal series, with PR-23 identifying the Cleveland issue. Cleveland's unique distinction in American political history makes him a figure of particular numismatic interest. His first term was marked by civil service reform and opposition to high tariffs, while his second term was overshadowed by the Panic of 1893 and labor unrest. The designation as a variant restrike indicates this was produced from modified or recut dies, creating a collectible variety distinct from the standard issue. Presidential medal restrikes have been produced at various times to meet collector demand, and variants among restrikes can be significant to specialist collectors of the presidential series.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The variant restrike designation indicates limited production from modified dies. Cleveland presidential medals are moderately collected.

Cross References

PCGS #674607; PR-23; Grover Cleveland; Presidential Medal Variant Restrike