1897 Bronze Medal Golden Jubilee, Reading, PA The Little Red School House

Coin Details

Description

This 1897 bronze medal commemorates the Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) of Reading, Pennsylvania, featuring "The Little Red School House." Reading, a significant industrial city in southeastern Pennsylvania, celebrated this milestone with community events. The "Little Red School House" was a symbol of American public education, representing the nation's commitment to universal schooling. The 1897 date places this during a period of educational expansion across American cities. Bronze composition indicates a premium commemorative. Private medal producers including the Franklin Mint, Medallic Art Company, and numerous smaller firms have supplemented U.S. Mint production, creating a rich and diverse medallic landscape for American collectors. Reading's German-American heritage and industrial prosperity made its civic celebrations important community events.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Reading PA Golden Jubilee medal, bronze, 1897. Small-city anniversary medals survive in limited numbers.

Cross References

PCGS #816119; Golden Jubilee; Reading PA; Little Red School House; Bronze; 1897