1922 Bronze Medal New York Stock Exchange 70mm Medallic Art Co., NY

Coin Details

Description

This 70mm bronze medal produced in 1922 by Medallic Art Company of New York commemorates the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest and most influential securities exchange. The NYSE, located at 11 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, had by 1922 become the undisputed center of global capitalism, having surpassed the London Stock Exchange in importance during World War I. The 70mm diameter provides a generous canvas for architectural and symbolic imagery associated with the Exchange's classical facade and its role in American financial life. This medal may commemorate a specific milestone or anniversary of the Exchange, or it may be a presentation piece for Exchange members and officials. Medallic Art Company frequently produced medals for major American financial institutions, corporate headquarters, and business organizations, and a NYSE medal would have been a prestigious commission. The 1922 date places this medal during the early years of the Roaring Twenties stock market boom that would culminate in the 1929 crash. The medal documents the confidence and prestige of American finance during a period of explosive growth and innovation in the securities markets.

Rarity Notes

Bronze, 70mm. Medallic Art Co. NY. New York Stock Exchange commemorative. Financial institution medals are a specialized collecting area. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #938578