1982 NYSE Solid Bronze Medallion (3") – George Washington & Bull/Bear Sculpture
Add a piece of Wall Street history to your collection with this 1982 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) solid bronze medallion.
Designed to commemorate the iconic NYSE imagery, it features the NYSE Building facade and the
George Washington statue silhouette on the front, while the reverse showcases the
Bull and Bear sculpture by Isidore Bonheur.
Front Design: NYSE Facade + George Washington Statue
The obverse highlights the famous NYSE Building facade and includes the
George Washington statue silhouette positioned in front of the Exchange.
This statue subject is tied to a long-running trading-floor tradition of “luck.”
George Washington Sculpture History
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The sculpture was originally exhibited as a combat piece at the
Paris Salon in 1857.
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A prominent casting later spent over 80 years inside the
Luncheon Club at 11 Wall Street within the NYSE building.
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Traders reportedly rubbed the sculpture for good luck before making it to the trading floor.
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When the club closed in 2006, the statue was moved to the
Museum of American Finance.
Reverse Design: Isidore Bonheur’s Bull & Bear
The reverse features the renowned Bull and Bear sculpture attributed to
Isidore Bonheur—an enduring symbol associated with market strength and momentum.
This combination of Washington + Bull/Bear imagery makes the medallion especially attractive to
Wall Street memorabilia and financial art collectors.
Key Specifications
- Theme: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
- Year: 1982
- Material: Solid Bronze
- Diameter: 3"
- Weight: 8 oz
- Condition: Very Good; as pictured
