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GERMAN-AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL
1883
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Germantown, settled by emigrants from "Fatherland" and
once separate municipality, later became part of Philadelphia. This was one
of two Official Medals designed and issued by Celebration Committee; struck
by W. H. Warner & Bro., Philadelphia. Obverse of other piece was somewhat
similar to this reverse but medal struck in pewter, 32mm, which latter
precludes listing here. Issue below was quite limited in both metals.
 
Photos courtesy of W. David Perkins
Obv. Two conjoined female heads facing r., on
one headband Columbia, on other German; above, around
German American Bi-Centennial; below busts Oct. 6.; beaded
border.
Rev. On curved ribbon, at top, with sprays at
each end German-Town; below is Seal; below, on shield to l. 1683,
on shield to r. 1883; in lower center is three-leaved clover with
vine in l. lobe, flax in upper lobe and ancient loom (?) in r. lobe; below,
on curved ribbon with sprays at each end Vinum Linum Et Textrinum
(translation: "Wine, linen and weaving"); no beaded border.
HK-596 Silver. Proof. 35mm.
HK-597 White Metal. Rulau Pa-Ph 108.
HK-597a Copper/Bronze.
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