No Date Medal 20th Cent. Restrike Yellow Bronze Valley Forge Centennial(Special Strike)

Coin Details

Description

This undated twentieth-century restrike in yellow bronze commemorates the Valley Forge Centennial, originally struck circa 1878 to mark one hundred years since the Continental Army's winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The special strike designation indicates enhanced production quality. Restrikes of popular historical medals were commonly produced throughout the twentieth century to satisfy collector demand for historically significant designs. The Valley Forge theme — representing American perseverance through hardship — has enduring appeal, and restrikes allowed modern collectors to own medallic tributes to this pivotal Revolutionary War event without the expense of acquiring original nineteenth-century pieces. Private medal producers including the Franklin Mint, Medallic Art Company, and numerous smaller firms have supplemented U.S. Mint production, creating a rich and diverse medallic landscape for American collectors.

Rarity Notes

Special strike, 20th century restrike. Valley Forge centennial design. Yellow bronze. More available than originals.

Cross References

PCGS #891363; Valley Forge Centennial; 20th Century Restrike; Special Strike