1961 Medal George Washington Matte Silver Medallic Art Co., NY(Special Strike)

Coin Details

Description

This matte silver medal depicting George Washington was produced in 1961 by Medallic Art Company of New York with a special strike finish. Washington, as the first President and the defining figure of the American founding, has been the subject of more medals than any other American, and Medallic Art Company's contribution to this tradition includes numerous Washington portrait pieces produced over the firm's long history. The matte silver composition with special strike treatment represents the premium production tier, offering collectors a medal with enhanced surface quality and artistic refinement. The 1961 production date places this during the Kennedy era, when American historical consciousness was particularly acute. The combination of Washington's iconic status, the matte silver finish, and the special strike designation makes this one of the more carefully produced portrait medals in MACO's catalog. Washington portrait medals form a major collecting specialty within American numismatics, with varieties spanning from the 1790s to the present, and Medallic Art Company's contributions are prized for their consistent artistic quality.

Rarity Notes

Matte silver, Special Strike. Medallic Art Co. NY. Premium Washington portrait medal. Multiple enhanced production features indicate very limited mintage. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #920638