1889 Medal Troy N.Y. Centennial Bronze 31mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1889 bronze medal at 31mm commemorates the centennial of Troy, New York. Troy, located on the east bank of the Hudson River, was one of the most important industrial cities in nineteenth-century New York, known as the "Collar City" for its dominance in the detachable collar and shirt manufacturing industry. The city's centennial celebrated its incorporation and growth from a small river town to a significant manufacturing center. The 31mm bronze format was appropriate for a civic commemoration medal. 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. Troy's industrial heritage included iron and steel production, bell founding (the Meneely Bell Foundry), and textile manufacturing, making its centennial a celebration of American industrial achievement.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Troy, New York centennial medal, bronze 31mm, 1889.

Cross References

PCGS #920562; Troy NY; Centennial; Bronze 31mm; 1889