1972 Medal Clay County Sesquicentennial Brass

Coin Details

Description

This 1972 brass medal commemorates the sesquicentennial of Clay County, Missouri, marking 150 years since the county's establishment in 1822. Clay County, located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, was named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman known as the Great Compromiser. The county has a rich frontier history including connections to the Missouri-Kansas border conflicts and the westward expansion. Sesquicentennial medals from American counties are typically produced in limited quantities for local celebrations and distributed primarily to county residents and local history enthusiasts. Bronze medals have served as the workhorse composition for American commemoratives, providing a durable and affordable medium that allowed broad distribution while maintaining the artistic quality of the original designs. The brass composition indicates an affordable commemorative intended for broad local distribution.

Rarity Notes

Brass sesquicentennial medal. Clay County, Missouri local issue. Limited regional distribution.

Cross References

PCGS #940251; Clay County, Missouri; Sesquicentennial 1972; Founded 1822