(1920) Medal D.W. Valentine Silvered Bronze Medallic Art Co. NY

Coin Details

Description

This silvered bronze medal depicts D. Wayne Valentine, produced circa 1920 by Medallic Art Company of New York. Valentine was a prominent American numismatist best known for his definitive reference work on the half dimes and early half dollars of the United States. His systematic cataloging and attribution system, published as "The United States Half Dimes" in 1931, became the standard reference used by collectors and dealers for generations and remains in use today with Valentine numbers (V-numbers) still cited in auction catalogs and price guides. The silvered bronze composition — bronze coated with a thin silver layer — creates the appearance of a silver medal at a fraction of the cost, and was a technique Medallic Art Company employed for presentation pieces and special commissions. Valentine was active in numismatic organizations during the early twentieth century, and this medal commemorates his contributions to the science of numismatics. The medal represents an intersection of two collecting fields: numismatic medals and the history of numismatics itself, making it of particular interest to collectors who study the discipline's own heritage.

Rarity Notes

Silvered bronze. Medallic Art Co. NY. Portrait medal of a notable numismatist. Of particular interest to numismatic history collectors. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #842589