1932 Silvered Copper Medal Baker-C700, Georgia Marble Company

Coin Details

Description

The 1932 medal Baker-C700 in silvered copper was issued by the Georgia Marble Company for the Washington Bicentennial. The Georgia Marble Company was a major stone quarrying and finishing firm that provided marble for numerous national monuments and buildings. Their bicentennial medal connected the company's construction materials to the monumental tradition of Washington commemoration. Silvered copper composition provided an attractive silvery finish. Washington's image was used on medals and tokens throughout the nineteenth century by organizations, businesses, and individuals seeking to associate their activities with the prestige and patriotic symbolism of the nation's founding father. The corporate sponsorship of a bicentennial medal reflects the widespread commercial participation in the 1932 celebrations. Baker-C700 documents the intersection of American industry and patriotic commemoration during the bicentennial year.

Rarity Notes

Baker-C700. Silvered copper. Georgia Marble Company bicentennial.

Cross References

Baker-C700; PCGS #657890; Georgia Marble Company