1887 White Metal Medal GW-1041, Holed Constitution Centennial
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$552 SP64 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1887 medal GW-1041 in white metal with hole is the holed version of the Independence Hall Constitution Centennial design, produced as a wearable badge. This piece combines the architectural imagery of Independence Hall with the practical badge format for centennial parade participants. The holed white metal format was the standard for wearable commemorative badges at nineteenth-century celebrations. The GW-1041 design in holed white metal represents one of several badge-format options available to attendees of the 1887 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. The study of die varieties among Washington medals has become an active research area, with specialists identifying new die combinations and documenting production sequences for major types.
Rarity Notes
White metal, holed. Independence Hall badge. Constitution Centennial.
Cross References
Musante-Baker GW-1041; PCGS #788521; Independence Hall, holed
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