1891 Proof 1891(93) ($1) 2MH-1 Reginald Huth Medal

Coin Details

Auction Record

$56,350 PR65+ 05-31-2012 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

This proof medal from 1891 (produced 1893), cataloged as 2MH-1, is the Reginald Huth Medal struck in dollar format. The proof designation indicates a specimen-quality striking with mirror fields and frosted devices, produced for collectors rather than circulation. The Huth Medal is associated with Reginald Huth, a prominent bibliophile and collector. The dollar-sized format and proof production suggest this was a prestige piece produced at a mint or professional medal-making facility. The 1891(93) dating indicates the medal depicts an 1891 subject but was physically struck in 1893. Third-party grading services have brought standardized condition assessment to the medal market, helping establish transparent pricing and increasing collector confidence in authentication and quality evaluation. Proof medals from the 1890s represent the highest quality of late nineteenth-century die work and striking technique.

Rarity Notes

Rare. 2MH-1, proof. Reginald Huth Medal in proof quality is a specialized collector item.

Cross References

PCGS #144338; 2MH-1; Reginald Huth Medal; Proof; 1891/1893