No Date Medal West Point Mint Bonze 1 5/16"

Coin Details

Description

This undated bronze medal at 1 5/16 inches depicts the West Point Mint facility. The West Point Mint, located on the grounds of the United States Military Academy in New York, has been producing coins since 1937, initially as a bullion depository and later as a full-service minting facility. The "W" mint mark, first used in 1983, has become associated with premium collector coins and bullion issues. This medal is part of the U.S. The study of medal production techniques — from die engraving and planchet preparation through striking and finishing — reveals the intersection of artistic vision and industrial manufacturing that characterizes the medallic arts. The survival rate of American medals varies dramatically by metal composition, production quantity, and the significance attached to specific issues, creating rarity patterns that drive collector interest and market valuations. Mint's series depicting its current facilities, and the West Point entry reflects the growing importance of this facility in modern numismatic production.

Rarity Notes

Bronze 1 5/16", U.S. Mint. West Point Mint facility medal. Standard series.

Cross References

PCGS #413136; West Point Mint; W Mint Mark; U.S. Mint Facility; New York