1902 Bronze Medal Baker-PA-297, Philo Lodge 444

Coin Details

Auction Record

$240 MS64 11-09-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1902 medal Baker-PA-297 in bronze was issued by Philo Lodge No. 444, a Masonic lodge in Pennsylvania. Masonic lodge medals bearing Washington's portrait form one of the largest subcategories in the Baker catalog, reflecting the deep and enduring connection between American Freemasonry and Washington's memory. The "PA" prefix in the Baker catalog indicates a Pennsylvania-specific supplemental listing. Philo Lodge No. 444's medal documents the fraternal organization's tradition of commemorating Washington through medallic art. Bronze composition indicates standard lodge commemorative production. George Washington is the most depicted figure in American numismatics, appearing on coins, medals, tokens, and decorative pieces from the Revolutionary era through the present day, creating one of the most extensive and varied collecting areas in the field. Lodge-specific medals are typically produced in small quantities for distribution to members.

Rarity Notes

Baker-PA-297. Bronze. Philo Lodge 444 medal. Limited lodge production.

Cross References

Baker-PA-297; PCGS #670484; Philo Lodge 444, PA