1889 Token TC-347301 Copper 25mm Bombardment, Fort McHenry MD

Coin Details

Description

This 1889 copper token, 25mm in diameter, cataloged as TC-347301, commemorates the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the War of 1812. The British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor on September 13-14, 1814, is one of the most famous events in American military history because it inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the national anthem in 1931. The 1889 production date may correspond to an anniversary commemoration or patriotic celebration. Fort McHenry remained an active military installation through the Civil War and was designated a national monument in 1925. Tokens and medals commemorating the Fort McHenry bombardment are collected by both numismatists and military historians, representing one of the foundational events of American patriotic tradition.

Rarity Notes

Copper 25mm, TC-347301. Fort McHenry bombardment commemoration. Strong patriotic and military history appeal.

Cross References

TC-347301; PCGS #893766; Bombardment of Fort McHenry, Copper, 1889