1889 Bronze Medal GW-1087A, Brooklyn Bridge

Coin Details

Description

The 1889 bronze medal GW-1087A depicts the Brooklyn Bridge alongside Washington's portrait, connecting the founding father to one of the great engineering achievements of the nineteenth century. The Brooklyn Bridge, opened in 1883, was the longest suspension bridge in the world and a symbol of American technological prowess. Pairing it with Washington's image on an 1889 centennial medal created a visual narrative of American progress from founding to modern achievement. The "A" variant designation indicates a specific die or composition within the GW-1087 series. Bronze composition is standard for commemorative production of this period. The Brooklyn Bridge medal documents the way 1889 centennial medals incorporated contemporary achievements alongside founding-era celebration, using Washington as the link between past and present.

Rarity Notes

Bronze. GW-1087A Brooklyn Bridge variant. Centennial medal combining historical and contemporary subjects.

Cross References

Musante-Baker GW-1087A; PCGS #759504; Brooklyn Bridge