(c.1960's) Medal FH-305 Bronze Restrike 76mm H.R. Linderman

Coin Details

Description

This circa 1960s bronze restrike medal cataloged as FH-305 features Henry Richard Linderman, the Director of the United States Mint from 1867 to 1869 and again from 1873 to 1878. At 76mm in diameter, this is a large-format reproduction of an original Mint medal honoring one of the most influential figures in American coinage history. Linderman played a central role in the Coinage Act of 1873, which demonetized silver and established the gold standard — a change so controversial it was dubbed "The Crime of '73" by silver advocates. The 76mm format allows the full portrait and inscriptional details of the original medal to be appreciated at generous scale. The FH-305 catalog number places this in the 300-series, which covers Mint directors, chief engravers, and other officials associated with the production of American coinage and medals. Linderman's tenure saw the introduction of the Trade Dollar, the completion of the new San Francisco Mint, and significant reforms in Mint operations and accounting. Bronze restrikes of Mint director medals serve as important reference pieces for numismatic researchers, providing visual documentation of the individuals who shaped American coinage policy and production during critical periods of the nation's monetary history.

Rarity Notes

Large-format 76mm Fuld-Higby bronze restrikes were produced in limited quantities. FH-305 is scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #784652; FH-305 (Bronze Restrike, 76mm); Fuld-Higby Mint Officials Series