1928 Brass Medal 1785 Immune Columbia Piece 1st National Bank Philadelphia XF+
Description: A 1928 Cast Brass uniface medal; one of 36 medals representing replicas of early American coins used in banking. These replicas were displayed at the central office of the First National Bank of Philadelphia, Charter No. 1, located at 1500 Walnut Street on September 4, 1928. The obverse of the medal has a crude representation of the obverse of the 1785 Immune Columbia copper piece (private unofficial coin). The image on the medal shows the seated figure of Justice facing right with the scales of justice in her left hand and liberty cap on a staff held in her right hand. The words "IMMUNE COLUMBIA 1785" surrounding the image along the edge. The reverse of the medal is blank and is unmarked. The medal has a plain edge. It is ~63 mm in diameter and weighs 158 grams. The medal is possibly a unique strike made for the display at the time. I would grade the medal as Extremely Fine or better. A great looking and very interesting rare medal to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1928.
Origin: Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Artist: Unknown.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~158 grams, is ~63 millimeters in diameter, and ~7 millimeters thick at the edge.
References: A Guide Book of United States Coins 2023; The Official Red Book 79th edition; Jeff Garett, Senior Editor; page 25.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Condition: The medal is in extremely fine or better condition. The medal has all of its details well preserved with minimum wear to the highest points. It does have some scratches and minor dings to the surface. The coin also shows some casting defects here and there but these are original to the making and do not interfere with the quality or beauty of the piece. A nice-looking medal that would make a nice addition to your collection of old colonial related coins, tokens, or memorabilia. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
