1888 Medal Austin Dedication Bronze 45mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1888 bronze medal at 45mm commemorates the dedication of a building or monument in Austin — Austin, Texas, which was experiencing rapid growth during this period as the state capital and a center of education and commerce. Dedication medals were produced for significant civic construction projects including courthouses, capitols, churches, and monuments. The 45mm bronze format indicates a premium commemorative piece rather than a mass-produced souvenir. Medal iconography provides insight into how Americans have understood and represented their history, with evolving artistic conventions reflecting changing cultural values and aesthetic preferences across different eras. The 1888 date coincides with a period of extensive construction across Texas, including the completion of the Texas State Capitol in 1888, one of the largest statehouses in the country.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Austin Dedication medal, bronze 45mm, 1888.

Cross References

PCGS #813228; Austin Dedication; Bronze 45mm; 1888