1898 Medal Albany, NY Gold 38mm Spanish-American War

Coin Details

Auction Record

$7,800 SP64 03-25-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1898 gold medal at 38mm from Albany, New York, relates to the Spanish-American War. A gold medal from Albany indicates a civic recognition of local military service during the conflict. Gold medals were produced in extremely limited quantities, reserved for the most prestigious presentations. Albany, as the New York State capital, would have organized formal recognition of citizens who served in the war. The Spanish-American War, though brief, involved soldiers from every state and generated significant civic pride and memorial activity. Commemorative medals serve as primary historical documents, recording events and honoring individuals in a format that was often produced closer to the actual occurrence than published histories or official records. Gold civic medals from the Spanish-American War period are among the rarest items in this category.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Gold Spanish-American War medal, 38mm, Albany NY. Gold civic medals are produced in tiny quantities.

Cross References

PCGS #810960; Albany NY; Spanish-American War; Gold 38mm; 1898