1961 Medal C. Walter Nichols Award NYU 76mm Bronze Medallic Art Co. Danbury, CT

Coin Details

Description

This 76mm bronze medal produced in 1961 by Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut honors C. Walter Nichols and is associated with New York University. The medal recognizes Nichols's contributions to the university or the establishment of an award in his name. The "Danbury, CT" location in the title is significant, as it documents Medallic Art Company's relocation from its original New York City facilities to Danbury, Connecticut, which occurred in stages during the 1960s and 1970s. The 76mm diameter is MACO's large presentation format, appropriate for institutional awards of significant prestige. University award medals represent an important category of Medallic Art Company's production, as educational institutions regularly commissioned MACO to produce medals for distinguished service, academic achievement, and recognition of benefactors. The 76mm bronze format provided a substantial and impressive award piece suitable for formal presentation ceremonies and permanent display. NYU, as one of the largest private universities in the United States, would have been a significant institutional client for Medallic Art Company.

Rarity Notes

Bronze, 76mm. Medallic Art Co. Danbury, CT. NYU institutional award medal. Produced in very limited quantities for specific recipients. Rare.

Cross References

PCGS #922624