1884 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CENTENARY BRONZE MEDAL - BISHOPS ASBURY, SIMPSON

Description

This attractive medal (fob, drop) is a souvenir of the 1884 celebration of the centenary of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and its design is very high-relief (three-dimensional).  One side has a bust of Francis Asbury, who was ordained by John Wesley and, as Bishop, led Methodism in the U. S. during its early years.  This side has the words
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH   ORGANIZED 1784
and, beneath the bust,
BISHOP ASBURY
.  The other side has a bust of Bishop Matthew Simpson, whose efforts led the denomination in the second half of the 19th century.  This side has the words
FIRST CENTENARY CELEBRATED 1884
and, beneath the bust,
M. SIMPSON  S
R
BISHOP, PRES
T
B'D ED
N
.   This item is holed as issued - and served as a drop (fob) on a centenary badge
.
The diameter is
approximately 35 mm (1-3/8"), and the composition, according to references, is bronze.
This medal is in extremely fine condition, with fairly light wear, signs of handling, and toning, and it remains bright.
The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction.  Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), .00 in the U. S.
Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
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