Albany, NY Commemorative Bronze Coin

The image shows a 1924 Albany, New York Tercentenary Medal, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the city's settlement. Key details include: The medal was issued in 1924 to celebrate the tercentenary (300th anniversary) of the settlement of Albany, New York. It features the seal of the City of Albany in the center. The inscription reads "In Commemoration of the Tercentenary of the Settlement of Albany, N.Y. 1624-1924". The word "Assiduity," meaning constant and careful attention, appears at the bottom of the coat of arms. The medal also marks the charter of Albany in 1686. It was produced by W & H Co. of Newark, NJ, and is approximately 51mm in diameter. The two figures on either side of the seal represent a European settler and a Native American, symbolizing the city's early history and cultural interactions.