No Date Medal Columbia Univ. H.C. Bunner Award Unfinished Bronze 38mm

Coin Details

Description

This undated unfinished bronze medal at 38mm is a Columbia University H.C. Bunner Award. Henry Cuyler Bunner was the editor of Puck magazine and a noted writer associated with New York literary circles in the late nineteenth century. An award in his name from Columbia University recognizes contributions to literature or journalism. Museum collections of American medals at the Smithsonian, American Numismatic Society, and regional historical societies provide essential reference material for researchers studying material culture and commemorative practices. Metal composition analysis of medals using modern techniques has helped resolve attribution questions, identify previously unknown varieties, and document the materials available to medal producers in different historical periods. The "unfinished" designation indicates this medal may be a trial piece, a rejected striking, or an incomplete production run, adding numismatic interest beyond its association with Columbia and the literary tradition.

Rarity Notes

Unfinished bronze 38mm, Columbia University. H.C. Bunner Award. A trial or production reject.

Cross References

PCGS #897688; Columbia University; H.C. Bunner Award; Unfinished