Wash-Success Medal Small, Plain Edge, Silvered

Coin Details

Auction Record

$103,500 NG 08-11-2010 Heritage Auctions

Description

This Washington Success medal in the small size with plain edge and silvered finish is the smaller format version of the large Washington Success tokens. The smaller diameter made this version more practical for pocket carry and everyday display, while the plain edge and silvered finish match the specifications of its larger counterpart. Small Washington Success medals were produced in greater quantities than the large versions, as their reduced metal content lowered production costs and their portable size increased their appeal as personal keepsakes celebrating Washington's presidency. Medal iconography provides insight into how Americans have understood and represented their history, with evolving artistic conventions reflecting changing cultural values and aesthetic preferences across different eras. 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.

Rarity Notes

Silvered, small, plain edge. Washington Success medal. More portable than the large versions.

Cross References

PCGS #789; Washington Success; Small; Plain Edge; Silvered