1976 Gold Medal American Revolution Medallic Art Co.

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,560 MS65 08-23-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1976 gold medal by Medallic Art Company commemorates the American Revolution Bicentennial, marking the 200th anniversary of American independence. The gold composition represents the most prestigious format for Bicentennial commemoratives, reserved for the most important presentations and the most dedicated collectors. The Bicentennial generated an unprecedented volume of numismatic products — coins, medals, tokens, and commemoratives of every description — but gold medals from a manufacturer of MACO's quality represent the pinnacle of the genre. The American Revolution Bicentennial celebration spanned several years, with events culminating in 1976. Medallic Art Company, with its decades of experience producing commemorative medals for major national events, was a natural producer of Bicentennial medals. The gold version would have been produced in extremely limited quantities, as the precious metal cost placed it beyond the reach of all but the most serious collectors. This medal represents both the culmination of the Bicentennial celebration and the heights of American private medallic art during the nation's 200th birthday.

Rarity Notes

Gold. Medallic Art Co. American Revolution Bicentennial. Extremely limited gold production. Major Bicentennial rarity.

Cross References

PCGS #948799