1900 Brass Medal Baker-E700, Dave & Dick's, Canton IL

Coin Details

Description

The 1900 medal Baker-E700 in brass was issued by Dave & Dick's, a business in Canton, Illinois. This piece represents the tradition of small-town merchants and businesses issuing Washington-portrait medals or tokens as advertising pieces or commemorative souvenirs. The "E" Baker prefix indicates a supplemental catalog entry. Canton, Illinois, a small city in the Illinois River valley, was home to businesses that participated in the broader American tradition of using Washington's image for commercial and patriotic purposes. Baker-E700 documents this local commercial connection to Washingtoniana. Brass composition provided an attractive and affordable medium for the merchant token. Local business-issued Washington medals are uncommon and of interest to both Washingtoniana collectors and enthusiasts of local commercial history.

Rarity Notes

Baker-E700. Brass. Dave & Dick's, Canton IL. Local merchant piece.

Cross References

Baker-E700; PCGS #837089; Dave & Dick's, Canton IL