No Date Medal Harkness UT-40 Copper Deseret Agricultural Society

Coin Details

Description

This undated copper medal cataloged as Harkness UT-40 was produced for the Deseret Agricultural Society, the agricultural organization of the Utah Territory and later the state of Utah. The Deseret name reflects the state's Mormon heritage — "Deseret" being a word from the Book of Mormon meaning "honeybee," symbolizing industry and cooperation. The Deseret Agricultural Society organized agricultural exhibitions and promoted farming in the arid Great Basin, a challenging environment that Mormon settlers transformed through irrigation and cooperative labor. The secondary market for American medals has become increasingly sophisticated, with specialized auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms connecting buyers and sellers across a global collector community. This medal documents the institutional infrastructure of Utah's agricultural development.

Rarity Notes

Copper, Harkness UT-40. Deseret Agricultural Society. Utah territorial/state agricultural award.

Cross References

PCGS #968186; Harkness UT-40; Deseret Agricultural Society; Utah