1901 Medal Baxter-106 Obv Cliche Gilt-Bronze Pan-American Expo 64mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1901 medal, cataloged as Baxter-106, is a gilt bronze obverse cliche at 64mm from the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. An obverse cliche is a one-sided impression from a die, typically produced as a test or pattern. The gilt treatment adds a gold-colored surface to the bronze base. The Pan-American Exposition of 1901 is famous as the site of President McKinley's assassination. The Baxter catalog documents exposition medals. The 64mm diameter and gilt finish indicate a premium commemorative piece. Medal iconography provides insight into how Americans have understood and represented their history, with evolving artistic conventions reflecting changing cultural values and aesthetic preferences across different eras. Cliches from major expositions are collected as die-state specimens and production artifacts.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Baxter-106, gilt-bronze obverse cliche. Die trials from the Pan-American Exposition are unusual.

Cross References

PCGS #949029; Baxter-106; Pan-American Exposition; Gilt Bronze; Obverse Cliche; 64mm; 1901