March 8, 1817----------Numismatic items and the NYSE and its history
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The modern basis for the New York Stock Exchange was laid on March 8, 1817. The exchange is the center of financial activity on Wall Street, and all of New York City. A 1922 medal was issued for bankers attending the city for a convention.
Medal images courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Several numismatic items recall the NYSE and its history, including a bronze medal struck by the Medallic Art Co. in 1922 that was issued for a banker’s convention in New York City. The medal was apparently given by the directors of the NYSE to visiting guests.
The obverse depicts the then-current (1922) NYSE building and the reverse shows part of the Wall Street of 1792, with the Toutine Coffee House where brokers had a room for trading.
Full story here from CoinWorld : https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/2016/03/this-day-in-history-march-8.all.html
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Would be interesting to see a time capsule, but, probably deep in the cornerstone.
I don't recall seeing that medal before.