1978 Bronze Medal D1978-1d, Valley Forge ()

Coin Details

Description

This 1978 bronze Valley Forge medal, cataloged as D1978-1d, is a variant within the smaller bronze format of the bicentennial series. The empty parenthetical in the PCGS title may indicate a specific catalog notation or packaging variant. The D1978-1d Duster number matches the other smaller bronze Valley Forge medal (PCGS #76198), suggesting this is a die state, finish, or distribution variant tracked separately in population reports. Such variants are common in U.S. Mint medal programs, where production differences create distinct collectibles tracked individually by grading services. The Valley Forge Bicentennial medal program generated multiple entries across silver and bronze compositions, reflecting the significance of the historical subject and the Mint's standard practice of offering medals in multiple formats. Each separately cataloged variant provides granular population data for specialists pursuing the complete Valley Forge bicentennial medal set.

Rarity Notes

D1978-1d, bronze composition. Valley Forge Bicentennial variant. Catalog distinction from PCGS #76198.

Cross References

PCGS #809198; D1978-1d; Valley Forge Bicentennial Medal, Bronze Variant; 1978