1887 White Metal Medal GW-1009, Holed Constitution Centennial

Coin Details

Auction Record

$600 SP64 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1887 medal GW-1009 in white metal with hole is the holed version of the Constitution Centennial medal, produced as a wearable badge for centennial parade participants and attendees. The hole converted the medal into a suspension piece for ribbon display. Holed white metal Constitution Centennial medals document the participatory culture of nineteenth-century American patriotic celebrations, where attendees proudly displayed their commemorative badges. The holed format is the most commonly encountered version of mass-produced centennial medals, as the functionality of a wearable badge ensured high demand during celebrations. The artistic quality of the finest Washington medals demonstrates that American medallic art could rival the best European work, particularly in pieces created by skilled engravers at the U.S. Mint and leading private firms.

Rarity Notes

White metal, holed. Constitution Centennial badge. Mass-produced for participants.

Cross References

Musante-Baker GW-1009; PCGS #788503; Constitution Centennial, holed