1887 White Metal Medal GW-1041, Constitution Centennial

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,140 SP65 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1887 medal GW-1041 in white metal features the Independence Hall design in the standard white metal composition for the Constitution Centennial celebrations. This version was produced for mass distribution as a souvenir. The Independence Hall image was universally recognized by late nineteenth-century Americans, making it an ideal subject for commemorative medals that needed to be immediately understood by a broad audience. The enduring popularity of Washington medals among collectors has created a robust market with active trading at major numismatic conventions, specialized auctions, and through dealer networks focused on American medals. White metal's bright appearance provided an attractive background for the architectural rendering. Constitution Centennial medals with the Independence Hall design bridge architectural commemoration and Washington medal collecting.

Rarity Notes

White metal. Independence Hall Constitution Centennial.

Cross References

Musante-Baker GW-1041; PCGS #788267; Constitution Centennial, Independence Hall