(c.1891) Medal Albert Pike 33' Mason Bronzed Bronze

Coin Details

Description

This bronzed bronze medal from circa 1891 honors Albert Pike, one of the most prominent and controversial figures in American Freemasonry. Pike, who held the 33rd degree — the highest in the Scottish Rite — served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite from 1859 until his death in 1891. He authored "Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry" (1871), the most influential American Masonic text ever published. Pike was also a Confederate general during the Civil War, commanding Native American troops in the Indian Territory, which has made his legacy deeply contentious. The 33-degree Masonic symbol on this medal identifies it as a piece intended for the Scottish Rite community. Masonic medals honoring Pike are collected by both numismatists and Masonic historians, and this bronzed specimen — bronze with an applied dark patina — provides a dignified presentation appropriate for a lodge or personal collection.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Bronzed Albert Pike medal, c.1891. Masonic medals are actively collected within the fraternal organization and by numismatic specialists.

Cross References

PCGS #675010; Albert Pike; 33rd Degree; Scottish Rite; Freemasonry; Bronzed Bronze; c.1891