For Sale: 2026 Declaration of Independence Medal – Brass Antiqued

The medals created for this year’s 2026 U.S. Semiquincentennial will be especially noteworthy, as they are being struck in ultra-high relief on exceptionally thick planchets. While past symposium medals were typically produced on planchets approximately 2 mm thick, this year’s pieces will be struck on 4 mm planchets, providing the depth and metal flow necessary to fully showcase their dramatic relief.

Notice the amazing detail in this medal. I do not yet have a photo of the Brass Antiqued variety.

The obverse depicts the Declaration of Independence which is featured on a number of 1876 centennial Exposition SCD’s. The reverse features the iconic Liberty Bell design from the 1876 Centennial Exposition So-Called Dollar HK-23 / SH 2-4.

To appeal to a wide range of collectors, the medals will be struck in six different compositions: silver, silver with selective gold plating, copper, copper with selective gold plating, brass, and antiqued brass. The combination of historic designs, ultra-high relief, and multiple metallic finishes promises to make these among the most distinctive Fellowship Gathering medals produced to date.

The medals will not be available for shipping until Mud-July.