1900 Medal King-446 Gilt-Bronze National Repbublican Convention

Coin Details

Description

This 1900 gilt bronze medal commemorates the National Republican Convention, cataloged as King-446 in the standard reference for American political and historical medals. The piece was produced during the convention that nominated President William McKinley for a second term, with Theodore Roosevelt selected as his running mate. Political convention medals have a long tradition in American numismatics, serving as souvenirs for delegates and spectators attending these quadrennial gatherings that combined political theater with civic pageantry. The gilt finish over a bronze base gave the medal an appearance of gold at a fraction of the cost, a common technique for commemorative pieces intended for broader distribution. King-446 places this medal within Robert P. King's comprehensive catalog of tokens and medals related to American political campaigns and conventions, a foundational reference that remains essential for collectors of political Americana. The 1900 Republican Convention, held in Philadelphia, was notable for the enthusiastic reception of McKinley's first-term record of economic prosperity and victory in the Spanish-American War.

Rarity Notes

Scarce gilt bronze convention medal. King-446 cataloged. Political convention medals from this era survive in limited numbers, with gilt examples being less common than plain bronze strikes.

Cross References

PCGS #969015; King-446