2003 Medal Jackie Robinson

Coin Details

Description

This 2003 medal honors Jackie Robinson in the standard bronze format Congressional Gold Medal duplicate. Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was one of the pivotal moments in the American civil rights movement, predating the Brown v. Board of Education decision by seven years and the Montgomery Bus Boycott by eight. His athletic prowess — Rookie of the Year in 1947, MVP in 1949, and a .311 career batting average — proved beyond question that racial segregation in sports was unjustifiable. 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. This medal reproduces the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Robinson in recognition of his contributions to the nation.

Rarity Notes

Bronze Congressional Gold Medal duplicate. Jackie Robinson. Standard format.

Cross References

PCGS #768855; Jackie Robinson; Congressional Gold Medal 2003