(1975) Medal US Navy Bicentennial 3" Bronze

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,324 PCGS Genuine 03-19-2018 eBay

Description

This undated U.S. Navy Bicentennial medal in three-inch bronze format commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Continental Navy, established October 13, 1775. The undated variant rounds out the military service bicentennial medal set alongside the Army, Marines, and Coast Guard companion pieces. The three-inch bronze format was standard for U.S. Mint large commemorative medals, providing weight and visual impact suitable for institutional or personal display. The Navy's bicentennial honored an institution born from necessity during the Revolution — the young nation needed a naval force to challenge British maritime supremacy and protect American commerce. From the Continental Navy's first vessels to the modern nuclear-powered fleet, the U.S. Navy has been the guarantor of American maritime security and global projection capability. The medal's design encompasses naval themes of service, sacrifice, and the mastery of the seas that has defined American naval power for two centuries.

Rarity Notes

3" bronze, undated variant. Navy Bicentennial. Completes the military service bicentennial medal set.

Cross References

PCGS #506953; U.S. Navy Bicentennial Medal, 3" Bronze, No Date; Continental Navy est. October 13, 1775