No Date Bronze Medal NY Institute For The Deaf Award

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,360 MS63BN 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This undated bronze medal was produced as an award by the New York Institute for the Deaf, one of the oldest institutions for deaf education in the United States. Founded in 1818, the New York School for the Deaf (originally the New York Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb) was the first permanent school for deaf students in the nation. Award medals from educational institutions for the deaf are rare collectibles that document the history of deaf education in America. 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. The bronze composition indicates a standard institutional award medal presented to students, staff, or supporters of the institution.

Rarity Notes

Bronze, NY Institute for the Deaf award. Historic deaf education institution. Institutional award medal.

Cross References

PCGS #935214; NY Institute for the Deaf; Founded 1818; Deaf Education