1897 Medal Albany City Hall Centenary Silver

Coin Details

Auction Record

$480 MS64 10-30-2018 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1897 silver medal commemorates the centenary of Albany City Hall, the premium version alongside the bronze (PCGS #887785). Silver was reserved for presentation to officials, dignitaries, and distinguished citizens. Albany, as the capital of New York State, held particular civic significance, and the centenary of its City Hall was an important milestone. American commemorative medals document the nation's history through miniature sculptural art, preserving events, achievements, and personalities in a durable metallic format that has served collectors and historians for centuries. The survival rate of American medals varies dramatically by metal composition, production quantity, and the significance attached to specific issues, creating rarity patterns that drive collector interest and market valuations. Silver civic medals from municipal anniversaries are scarcer than their bronze counterparts and more desirable to collectors.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Albany City Hall centenary medal, silver, 1897. Premium version for officials.

Cross References

PCGS #626383; Albany City Hall; Centenary; Silver; 1897