Description: This 1901 Boston St Patricks Day / Evacuation Day 125th Anniversary Medal is a unique piece of history. The medal was made in the United States from bronze and is classified as a So-Called Dollar. The item has been circulated and has a lot of character. The origins of this holiday resulted from the growing political influence of the Irish population in the Boston area - the Irish community “tricked” the established Boston Brahmin power base that the holiday would celebrate the evacuation of the English from Boston. Saint Patrick's Day parades have been held in Boston since 1876, but Evacuation Day was not declared a holiday in the city until 1901 amid interest in local history that also resulted in the construction of the Dorchester Heights Monument. The state made it a holiday in Suffolk County in 1938. The large Irish population of Boston at that time played a role in the establishment of the holiday. A 1941 law established the holiday in Suffolk County, signed in both black and green ink. The medal features important aspects of Boston's history, such as the St Patricks Day and Evacuation Day celebrations. It's a must-have for any collector interested in American history. This item belongs in the Coins & Paper Money and Exonumia categories. Add it to your collection today!
Price: 20 USD
Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-28T18:01:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: So-Called Dollar
Composition: Bronze
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
