1932 Silvered Copper Medal Baker-940A, City Of Green Bay WI

Coin Details

Auction Record

$80 MS62 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1932 medal Baker-940A in silvered copper was issued by the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the Washington Bicentennial. Green Bay's participation in the bicentennial celebration demonstrates the nationwide scope of the 1932 commemorations, reaching far beyond the East Coast locations associated with Washington's life. Silvered copper — a copper medal with a thin silver-colored surface treatment — provided an attractive appearance at moderate cost. The symbolic power of Washington's image in American culture made his likeness a natural choice for medallic commemoration of events ranging from military victories to civic celebrations, fraternal gatherings, and commercial promotions. Green Bay's bicentennial medal documents Midwest participation in the national celebration. Local civic bicentennial medals are collected by both Washingtoniana specialists and regional numismatic enthusiasts.

Rarity Notes

Baker-940A. Silvered copper. City of Green Bay, WI bicentennial.

Cross References

Baker-940A; PCGS #893137; City of Green Bay, WI