1876 Brass Medal GW-845, 3rd Obv Boys & Girls of America
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Description
The 1876 medal GW-845 in brass features the third obverse die with a "Boys & Girls of America" reverse, an unusual Centennial piece directed specifically at young people. The "Boys & Girls of America" message reflects the educational aspirations of the Centennial — organizers hoped the celebration would instill patriotic values in the next generation. The "3rd Obv" designation indicates this is the third Washington portrait die used for the GW-845 design, distinguishing it from versions struck with the first or second obverse dies. Multiple obverse dies for a single catalog number indicate substantial production across multiple die pairs. Brass composition and the youth-oriented message suggest this was an affordable souvenir intended for distribution to children attending Centennial events or through schools and patriotic organizations.
Rarity Notes
Brass, third obverse. Boys & Girls of America Centennial medal. Youth-directed medals are an unusual subcategory.
Cross References
Musante-Baker GW-845; PCGS #826585; Boys & Girls of America
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Other Strike Types in This Series
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(1832) Lead Medal Baker-160H, Phil. Civic Procession
(1851) Medal Baker-53, GW-181 Bronze Declaration of Independence
(1875) Brass Token GW-657, Centennial Advertising
(1875) White Metal Token GW-657, Centennial Advertising
(1876) Bronze Medal GW-469, Liberty Bell
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