1982 Silver Medal Sharpless Family Tri-Centennial Reunion MACO

Coin Details

Description

This 1982 silver medal commemorates the Sharpless Family Tri-Centennial Reunion, produced by the Medallic Art Company (MACO). The Sharpless family, prominent in Pennsylvania since the colonial era, held this reunion marking three hundred years of family presence in America. Family reunion medals were a tradition among established American families, particularly those with colonial roots, serving as commemorative souvenirs distributed to attendees. MACO was the premier producer of such custom medals, delivering high-quality silver pieces for discerning clients. Private medal producers including the Franklin Mint, Medallic Art Company, and numerous smaller firms have supplemented U.S. Mint production, creating a rich and diverse medallic landscape for American collectors. The tri-centennial date indicates the Sharpless family arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1680s, as Quaker settlers during William Penn's colonial enterprise.

Rarity Notes

Silver by MACO. Sharpless Family 300th anniversary reunion. Very limited production for family event.

Cross References

PCGS #898988; Sharpless Family; Tri-Centennial Reunion 1982; Medallic Art Company; Pennsylvania