1894 Medal Gen. Robert E. Lee Monument White Metal 38mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1894 white metal medal at 38mm commemorates the General Robert E. Lee Monument, referring to the equestrian statue of Lee on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, dedicated on May 29, 1890. The 1894 date may correspond to a later anniversary observance or related monument event. Lee monuments became focal points of Confederate memory and Lost Cause ideology. White metal was standard for broad distribution. 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. Institutional support for medal collecting through libraries, museums, and educational programs has helped establish these pieces as legitimate subjects for scholarly research alongside their traditional role as collectible objects. Confederate monument medals are historically significant artifacts documenting the culture of Confederate memorialization.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Robert E. Lee Monument medal, white metal 38mm, 1894. Confederate monument medals are actively collected.

Cross References

PCGS #908211; Robert E. Lee Monument; White Metal 38mm; 1894