(1992)-P Medal Fire Sevice Silver Matte

Coin Details

Auction Record

$688 MS70 11-01-2016 eBay

Description

This 1992-P National Fire Service Medal in silver matte finish is a variant of the standard silver fire service medal (PCGS #20525), distinguished by its matte surface treatment. The matte finish — achieved through specialized die preparation or post-striking treatment — gives the medal a soft, non-reflective appearance distinct from the brilliant luster of standard proof or uncirculated surfaces. Matte finish medals have a distinguished history in American numismatics, recalling the matte proof Lincoln cents and gold coins produced in 1907-1916. The "P" mint mark indicates Philadelphia production. The fire service medal honored the nation's firefighters for their selfless commitment to protecting life and property, a service that places them in harm's way with a frequency matched by few other professions. The matte finish version is typically produced in smaller quantities than the standard version, making it the scarcer of the two variants and a target for collectors seeking the complete set.

Rarity Notes

1992-P, silver matte finish. Scarcer variant of the Fire Service Medal. Matte finish pieces are typically produced in smaller numbers.

Cross References

PCGS #20524; 1992-P Fire Service Medal, Silver Matte; National Fire Service