New Member with questions on a Bronze MEDAL 1881 Julian PR-20 0

[SCRelicHunter]

Hey There,

I am a new member to your site. I came across a coin entry that a current member HUD had entered regarding a Bronze Medal 1881 Julian PR-20 (First Issue Reverse).

I recently acquired this medal in circulated condition with some marks and issues, but was curious if the information regarding only 89 copies of the 1st Reverse version was correct.

Also if there are any other locations that I can access for additional information as I have only found images of this medal on museum sites with basic information.

Thanks in advance for any input!

Jeff

 

I will attach images shortly.

Edited June 7, 2021 by SCRelicHunter
Attached images

[John5123]

I have the book by Julian, 'Medals of the United States Mint - The First Century 1792-1892". In the appendix it gives the mintage of all medals by fiscal year. In total there were one silver and 89 bronze medals struck. For bronze by fiscal year:  1881/82 - 25; 1882/83 - 37; 1883/84 - 25; 1884/85 - 2. The silver medal was from 1882/83. I have attached the page from the book for PR-20.

[Coinbuf]

Welcome to the forum, I cannot help with your inquiry as I do not collect or have info about medals.  Please post obv and rev photos of the coin you have as that will greatly aid those who have the info to help you.

[SCRelicHunter]

Thanks for the fine welcome and the awesome reference!

Please find the attached images.

As you can see there is some damage to the edges and marks on the flats of the medal, but it appears to be the same medal. 

Measurements are:

76 mm

252 grams

I would not think that in this condition it would be worth grading this medal, but with the low mintage does it seem feasible to send in for grading?

Thanks again!

Jeff

 

[John5123]

In my estimation it is not worth grading. Here is some auction history (Heritage and Stacks & Bowers) for PR-20 for high end mint state specimens and a low end mint state. Because of the dings and gouges, you would probably receive an AU or XF details non grade. By the time you pay the grading fee, the freight both ways and the processing fee it will be about $75 just for the grading. The issue on the low prices is not so much the scarcity of supply, but the scarcity of medal collectors looking for James Garfield. Other than dying in office, he is not famous for anything.

I am exclusively a medal collector. If you have questions on or interest in any other medals let me know. John

Sold at auction for $305 with 20% buyers premium in 2016.

Sold at auction for $132 with 20% buyers premium 2020.

Sold at auction for $432 with 20% buyers premium 2021.

[SCRelicHunter]

Excellent information! Thanks again for your help!