1923 Medal Honeycutt-149 Gilt Ae

Coin Details

Description

This 1923 gilt bronze medal cataloged as Honeycutt-149 dates to the middle of the American colonial period in the Philippines, during the administration of Governor-General Leonard Wood. The gilt bronze composition — bronze with a gold wash — indicates a higher-quality presentation piece that combines the durability of bronze with the visual appeal of gold. The 1923 date corresponds to a politically charged period in Philippine-American relations, as Governor-General Wood's more conservative approach to Filipino self-governance created tensions with Philippine political leaders who had enjoyed greater autonomy under his predecessor. Honeycutt-149 places this medal within the systematic Philippine numismatic reference catalog that documents the full range of medals and tokens associated with the archipelago's complex colonial history.

Rarity Notes

Gilt bronze composition, Honeycutt-149. Gilt examples are typically scarcer than plain bronze in the Philippine medal series.

Cross References

PCGS #971441; Honeycutt-149; Philippine Medal, Gilt Bronze