1902 Silvered Brass Medal Baker-174F, Buffalo Historical Society

Coin Details

Auction Record

$32 MS60 09-16-2020 eBay

Description

The 1902 medal Baker-174F in silvered brass was issued by the Buffalo Historical Society, connecting Washington's image to the historical preservation movement in western New York. The silvered brass composition — brass with a thin silver-colored coating — provided an attractive silvery appearance at modest cost. The Buffalo Historical Society was founded in 1862 and was one of the leading historical organizations in New York State. Their Washington medal documents institutional engagement with Washington's legacy in a city far from the eastern centers of founding-era history. Baker-174F is a variant within the Baker-174 series, which encompasses numerous versions of a Washington portrait design issued by different organizations in various metals. Washington's image was used on medals and tokens throughout the nineteenth century by organizations, businesses, and individuals seeking to associate their activities with the prestige and patriotic symbolism of the nation's founding father.

Rarity Notes

Baker-174F. Silvered brass. Buffalo Historical Society issue.

Cross References

Baker-174F; PCGS #528685; Buffalo Historical Society