1927 Bronze Medal TC-249205 Lucky Lindbergh

Coin Details

Description

The 1927 TC-249205 bronze medal is a "Lucky Lindbergh" piece commemorating Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight. The "Lucky Lindbergh" or "Lucky Lindy" designation reflects the popular nickname bestowed upon the aviator following his May 1927 crossing, though Lindbergh himself disliked the implication that luck rather than skill and preparation was responsible for his success. He had meticulously planned the flight, supervising the construction of his aircraft and studying weather patterns and navigation for months before the crossing. Cataloged as TC-249205 in the Token Catalog system, this piece is one of hundreds of Lindbergh commemorative medals produced in 1927 and subsequent years. The "Lucky Lindbergh" theme was especially popular on souvenir pieces, pocket pieces, and good-luck tokens that combined celebration of the aviator with the superstitious tradition of carrying a lucky charm. Many such pieces were designed to fit in a pocket or coin purse, serving as both a commemorative and a talisman. The public response to Lindbergh's flight was unprecedented in its intensity and duration. An estimated four million people lined the streets of New York for his ticker-tape parade on June 13, 1927. The "Lindbergh boom" extended to virtually every commercial product category — songs, books, clothing, toys, and of course medals and tokens bearing his name and likeness. The TC-249205 medal is a tangible artifact of this extraordinary cultural phenomenon.

Rarity Notes

Lucky Lindbergh medals and tokens were produced in large quantities in 1927. The TC-249205 catalog number identifies this specific type within a crowded field of Lindbergh commemoratives.

Cross References

PCGS #934299; TC-249205; Charles Lindbergh "Lucky Lindy" 1927