1892 Medal HK-Unlisted White Metal Sharpsburg Semi-Centennial

Coin Details

Description

This 1892 white metal medal, listed as HK-Unlisted, commemorates the semi-centennial (fiftieth anniversary) of Sharpsburg. This may refer to Sharpsburg, Maryland, site of the Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862) — the bloodiest single day in American history with approximately 23,000 casualties. The 1862-1892 semi-centennial would have been a solemn commemoration of the battle, attended by aging veterans from both sides. The HK-Unlisted designation marks this as a so-called dollar not in the Hibler-Kappen reference. White metal was standard for battlefield commemoration medals distributed to attendees. The production of commemorative medals in America spans from colonial-era pieces struck in European workshops to modern issues produced with twenty-first century digital design technology and advanced minting equipment. Civil War battlefield anniversary medals are actively collected.

Rarity Notes

Rare. HK-Unlisted, white metal. Sharpsburg/Antietam semi-centennial medal not in standard references is particularly desirable.

Cross References

PCGS #882286; HK-Unlisted; Sharpsburg Semi-Centennial; Antietam; White Metal; 1892