1986 Medal Washington on Delaware Statue of Liberty

Coin Details

Description

This 1986 medal depicts Washington Crossing the Delaware as part of the Statue of Liberty centennial medal series. Washington's daring Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River on December 25-26, 1776, to attack Hessian forces at Trenton was the turning point of the American Revolution, rescuing the cause of independence from near-certain collapse. The image of Washington standing in the boat, immortalized by Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting, has become one of the most iconic scenes in American history. The American medallic tradition draws on European precedents while developing distinctly national characteristics, with medal producers from the U.S. Mint to private firms creating pieces that reflect American values and commemorative practices. Linking this Revolutionary War moment to the Statue of Liberty centennial connects the military struggle for liberty with the monument that became its symbol.

Rarity Notes

Statue of Liberty centennial series medal. Washington Crossing the Delaware design. 1986 production.

Cross References

PCGS #893708; Washington Crossing the Delaware; Statue of Liberty Centennial 1986