(ca. 1866) Bronze Medal JAB-22, Massachusetts

Coin Details

Auction Record

$900 MS64BN 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This circa 1866 bronze medal, cataloged as JAB-22, depicts Massachusetts — Bolen's home state and the subject of understandable pride in his medallic work. The Massachusetts medal is one of Bolen's state-specific pieces, reflecting his personal connection to the Commonwealth where he lived and worked in Springfield. Massachusetts played central roles in American history from the Plymouth Colony through the Revolution, the abolition movement, and the Civil War, providing rich material for medallic representation. JAB-22 in bronze represents the standard composition for this state-themed medal. Bolen's Massachusetts pieces are of particular interest to regional collectors and numismatic historians studying the Springfield numismatic community of the mid-nineteenth century, where Bolen was a prominent and respected figure.

Rarity Notes

JAB-22, bronze. Massachusetts state medal by Springfield native Bolen. Regional interest adds to standard Bolen collector demand.

Cross References

PCGS #545022; JAB-22; Massachusetts, Bronze