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1897 George Washington Fairmount Park Monument Medal — NGC MS64 DPL Top Pop

1897 George Washington Fairmount Park Monument Medal — NGC MS64 DPL Top Pop

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1897 George Washington Fairmount Park Monument Medal — NGC MS64 DPL (Top Pop)

Overview

  • Issuer / Event: George Washington Fairmount Park Monument Dedication

  • Year of Issue: 1897

  • Reference Catalog: Baker Q-324 / GW-1020

  • Composition: White Metal

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  • Diameter: 32mm

  • Certification: NGC MS64 DPL (Deep Prooflike)

  • Population / Census: 1 Graded at MS64 DPL with 0 Higher — Absolute Top Pop! (Total NGC population for this variety is strictly 3 pieces across all grades).

Description

For the advanced collector of historical exonumia or George Washington presidential medals, this offering represents a true "once-in-a-collection" acquisition. Struck in 1897 to commemorate the historic monument dedicated to George Washington in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, this official period piece is a masterclass in late 19th-century medallic art.

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What elevates this specific specimen from a scarce historical token to an elite museum-quality artifact is its extraordinary technical grade and condition rarity.

  • The Top Pop Status: NGC has certified a grand total of only 3 examples of the Baker Q-324 / GW-1020 across the entire population report. Out of those three, this piece sits completely alone at the summit as the finest known example in existence (MS64) with zero pieces graded higher.

     

  • Deep Prooflike (DPL) Brilliance: White metal is a notoriously unforgiving medium that readily absorbs minor marks, dullness, and environmental toning over the decades. However, this specimen was struck from the very earliest pressings of a fresh die pair, earning NGC’s coveted Deep Prooflike (DPL) designation. It exhibits heavily mirrored, watery fields that contrast sharply against frosted design elements, offering stunning visual eye appeal.

Highlights for Your Collection:

  • Absolute Condition Census Leader: You cannot buy a higher-graded DPL example anywhere—this is the single finest certified by NGC.

  • Historical Pedigree: A direct artifact from the 1897 Philadelphia Fairmount Park monument celebration, blending American presidential history with exquisite Victorian-era minting techniques.

  • Registry Set Essential: Perfect for high-level registry competitors looking to lock down a permanent anchor piece for a premier George Washington or historical medal cabinet.

Secure a centerpiece-grade rarity that will likely never be duplicated on the open market.

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