1932 Silver Medal Baker-900B, Proclaim Liberty

Coin Details

Auction Record

$480 SP58 11-30-2021 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1932 silver medal Baker-900B, "Proclaim Liberty," was produced for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth on February 22, 1932. The "Proclaim Liberty" inscription references the Liberty Bell's Biblical inscription from Leviticus 25:10, connecting Washington's legacy to the broader American tradition of liberty. The 1932 Washington Bicentennial was a major national celebration, generating coins (the Washington quarter), stamps, and numerous commemorative medals. The international dimension of Washington medals includes pieces produced in France, England, Germany, and other European countries, reflecting the global fascination with the American revolutionary leader and first president. Silver composition indicates a premium version of the Proclaim Liberty design. Baker-900B in silver represents the upper tier of bicentennial medal production, produced for collectors and commemorative programs.

Rarity Notes

Baker-900B. Silver. 1932 Washington Bicentennial. Proclaim Liberty design.

Cross References

Baker-900B; PCGS #810158; Proclaim Liberty, Bicentennial