(1962) Medal Medallic Art Co. NY Bronze James Madison

Coin Details

Description

This bronze medal depicting James Madison was produced by Medallic Art Company of New York in 1962. Madison, the fourth President of the United States and principal architect of the Constitution, is honored in this medal as one of the most intellectually brilliant figures in American political history. Often called the "Father of the Constitution" for his central role in drafting and promoting the document at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, Madison also co-authored the Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, championed the Bill of Rights through the First Congress, and served as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson before winning the presidency in 1808. The 1962 date of this medal places it during a period of intense national interest in the founding generation, fueled in part by the Kennedy administration's embrace of American history and culture. Medallic Art Company produced numerous medals honoring past presidents and other historical figures during this era, catering to a growing collector market and an educated public eager for numismatic tributes to the nation's heritage. The bronze composition and Medallic Art Company's characteristically high-relief sculpting create a medal of substantial artistic quality, rendering Madison's features with the careful attention to historical portraiture that the firm maintained across its extensive series of American historical subjects.

Rarity Notes

Bronze. Produced by Medallic Art Company, New York. Historical presidential portrait medals from the early 1960s had moderate production runs. Available but not commonly encountered.

Cross References

PCGS #881231