No Date Medal John Tyler Type 1

Coin Details

Description

This undated medal features John Tyler in the Type 1 design variant of his presidential portrait medal. Multiple die types or design variants were common in the U.S. Mint's presidential medal series, where different obverse or reverse dies were used at different periods. The Type 1 designation distinguishes this from the Type 2 variant (PCGS #509804), and the differences may involve portrait orientation, border treatment, inscription arrangement, or reverse design elements. The artistic quality of American medals has evolved significantly over time, from the competent but sometimes crude products of early die cutters to the sophisticated sculptural compositions of modern medalists. Medallic art sits at the intersection of numismatics, sculpture, and decorative arts, attracting collectors with diverse backgrounds and scholarly interests who appreciate the medium's unique combination of artistic and historical significance. Collecting the complete type set of presidential medals adds depth to the presidential series.

Rarity Notes

Presidential portrait medal Type 1. John Tyler. Standard series variant.

Cross References

PCGS #413514; John Tyler; 10th President; Type 1