1976-W Medal Two Centuries of Liberty Peace Silver Matte Finish

Coin Details

Description

This 1976-W silver matte finish medal from the West Point Mint celebrates "Two Centuries of Liberty Peace." The "W" mint mark indicates production at the West Point Mint, and the matte finish provides a distinctive surface texture that differentiates this from proof or business strike surfaces. The theme of "Two Centuries of Liberty Peace" connects the Bicentennial celebration to American ideals of freedom and peaceful self-governance. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. The combination of the West Point mint mark, silver composition, and matte finish creates a distinctive collectible variant within the extensive universe of Bicentennial commemoratives.

Rarity Notes

Silver matte finish, West Point Mint. Bicentennial medal with distinctive finish. Limited production.

Cross References

PCGS #956757; Two Centuries of Liberty Peace; Bicentennial 1976; West Point Mint; Silver Matte