2020 Medal Maine Bicentennial Matte Brass 45mm

Coin Details

Description

This 2020 matte brass medal at 45mm commemorates the bicentennial of Maine statehood. Maine was admitted to the Union on March 15, 1820, as the twenty-third state, as part of the Missouri Compromise that balanced the admission of Maine (free) with Missouri (slave). The matte brass finish gives this bicentennial medal a warm golden tone appropriate for the "Pine Tree State" celebration. Bronze medals have served as the workhorse composition for American commemoratives, providing a durable and affordable medium that allowed broad distribution while maintaining the artistic quality of the original designs. Medallic art sits at the intersection of numismatics, sculpture, and decorative arts, attracting collectors with diverse backgrounds and scholarly interests who appreciate the medium's unique combination of artistic and historical significance. Maine's bicentennial was observed throughout 2020 with events highlighting the state's maritime heritage, natural beauty, and cultural contributions from Longfellow to lobstering.

Rarity Notes

Matte brass 45mm, Maine bicentennial 2020. Affordable commemorative composition.

Cross References

PCGS #813644; Maine Bicentennial 2020; Admitted March 15, 1820; Missouri Compromise