1881 CU 38mm James Garfield Memorial Cleveland, Ohio NGC MS63

$299.99

After President James A. Garfield was assassinated in 1881, a monumental tomb was erected at Lake View Cemetery and dedicated in 1890. Medals like this were sold to visitors as patriotic keepsakes, pairing Garfield’s likeness with the impressive memorial architecture.

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CVC & Collectables presents an undated Garfield Memorial souvenir medal from Cleveland, Ohio, copper 38 mm, certified NGC MS 63 BN. Statue obverse; memorial building reverse—sharp detail and pleasing brown color.

Medal Highlights:

  • Event/Place: Garfield Memorial, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Date: Undated (late 1880s–1890s, memorial dedicated 1890)
  • Metal/Size: Copper, 38 mm
  • Grade: NGC MS 63 BN
  • Obverse: Full-length statue of President James A. Garfield on pedestal (maker attribution S.S. Childs & Co., Chicago visible at exergue)
  • Reverse: GARFIELD MEMORIAL • CLEVELAND with detailed view of the memorial tower
  • Type: Gilded-Age commemorative/souvenir medal

Collectibility:

Choice MS 63 BN surfaces for a large copper piece; crisp devices on both sides and strong eye appeal. Great crossover for U.S. presidential, Ohio, and World’s Fair/Gilded-Age exonumia collections. Find more alike here!

Condition

Mint State – 63

Grade

NGC

Year

1881

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