1889 Medal Storer-390 Bronzed Lead 250th Anniv. Taunton, MA

Coin Details

Description

This 1889 medal, cataloged as Storer-390, is a bronzed lead piece commemorating the 250th anniversary of Taunton, Massachusetts, founded in 1639. The Storer catalog documents Massachusetts commemorative medals. Taunton's early settlement history connects to the broader Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony narratives. Bronzed lead — lead with an applied bronze-colored patina — was an economical composition for commemorative medals. The 250th anniversary would have been a significant community celebration in a city proud of its colonial heritage. Bronze medals have served as the workhorse composition for American commemoratives, providing a durable and affordable medium that allowed broad distribution while maintaining the artistic quality of the original designs. Taunton contributed to both the iron and silver industries in early American manufacturing.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Storer-390, bronzed lead. Taunton 250th anniversary medal, 1889.

Cross References

PCGS #926069; Storer-390; Taunton MA; 250th Anniversary; Bronzed Lead; 1889