1972 Medal Treasury Building Bronze 1 5/16"

Coin Details

Description

This 1972 bronze medal at 1 5/16 inches depicts the Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. The Treasury Building, located adjacent to the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, is one of the oldest departmental buildings in Washington, with construction beginning in 1836 under architect Robert Mills. Its distinctive colonnade of Ionic columns along the east facade has made it one of the most recognizable federal buildings and it appears on the reverse of the ten-dollar bill. This medal is part of the U.S. 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. Mint's ongoing series of bronze medals depicting significant federal buildings and national landmarks, produced in the standard 1 5/16-inch format for retail sales.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 1 5/16", U.S. Mint production. Treasury Building series. Standard commemorative format.

Cross References

PCGS #413145; Treasury Building; Washington, D.C.; U.S. Mint