1889 White Metal Medal GW-1087A, Brooklyn Bridge w/Sun
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$1,080 SP65 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1889 medal GW-1087A in white metal features the Brooklyn Bridge design with a sun motif. The white metal composition provides a more affordable version of the Brooklyn Bridge centennial medal, while the sun element adds a symbolic dimension — representing the dawn of a new century of American progress. The Brooklyn Bridge with sun design on a white metal planchet created a visually distinctive piece. White metal's bright surface complemented the sun imagery, making the symbolic connection more visually apparent than it would be on darker bronze. This piece documents the variety of designs produced for the 1889 centennial, where contemporary achievements like the Brooklyn Bridge were celebrated alongside Revolutionary-era history. Collecting Washington medals by type, period, or theme allows numismatists to explore specific aspects of American history while building focused collections that illuminate particular dimensions of the Washington legacy.
Rarity Notes
White metal. Brooklyn Bridge with sun design. 1889 centennial souvenir.
Cross References
Musante-Baker GW-1087A; PCGS #668099; Brooklyn Bridge with Sun
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