CVC & Collectables presents the 1876 California Medal, cataloged as Musante GW-879A and graded MS 63 by NGC. Struck in silver in San Francisco to commemorate the Centennial of American Independence, this piece features only the obverse design after the reverse die was destroyed. While just 25 medals were reportedly struck using both dies, the mintage of this rare uniface blank reverse variety is unknown, enhancing its desirability among collectors.
Medal Highlights:
- Issuer: Private (California Centennial)
- Date: 1876
- Composition: Silver
- Diameter: ~45 mm
- Obverse Design: George Washington’s bust flanked by laurel wreath and crossed flags; six-horse mail coach inscribed “C.E. MOORE SC” and “A. KUNER F.” below
- Reverse: Uniface (blank)
- Edge: Plain
- Grade: NGC MS 63
- Reference: Musante GW-879A (variant of Baker-410)
Collectibility:
- Obverse die recently sold for $3,000, confirming visible die cracks
- Only 25 full-design medals were struck; uniface mintage is unknown
- Rare crossover appeal for collectors of Washingtoniana, California medals, and U.S. Centennial pieces
- Certified NGC MS 63, one of the only and finest known survivors of this patriotic issue in silver
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