1959 Token TC-7597 Brass 34mm Oregon 100th Anniv. Celebration OR

Coin Details

Description

This 1959 brass token at 34mm diameter, cataloged as TC-7597, commemorates Oregon's 100th Anniversary Celebration of statehood. Oregon was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859, as the thirty-third state. The centennial celebrations in 1959 generated a wide variety of commemorative tokens, medals, and souvenirs across the state, documenting a century of growth from frontier territory to modern state. Oregon's centennial coincided with a period of strong economic growth and population expansion in the Pacific Northwest. The brass composition and 34mm size produced a substantial keepsake suitable for the significance of the occasion. The variety of metal compositions used in American token production — copper, brass, bronze, nickel, aluminum, white metal, and various alloys — reflects the practical considerations of cost, appearance, and durability that guided manufacturers. Oregon centennial tokens vary widely in design and issuer, creating an extensive sub-category within Oregon numismatic collectibles.

Rarity Notes

Brass 34mm centennial token. TC-7597. Oregon statehood centennial pieces are actively collected by Oregon numismatists.

Cross References

PCGS #902210; TC-7597; 1959 Oregon 100th Anniversary Celebration