1953 Director of the Mint Nellie Tayloe Ross Medal. By P. Vincze. Bronze. MS-66 (PCGS).51 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> Bust of Ross right with dates 1933 and 1953 flanking, periphery inscribed DIRECTOR OF THE MINT OF THE U.S.A. / NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS. <strong>Rev:</strong> Allegorical figures representing coining scene with peripheral inscription OPVS INSPICIT IPSA MONETA (Opus inspects the coinage). Gorgeous rose-bronze surfaces with a fine grain sandblast finish. This is not the mint directors medal cataloged as Failor-Hayden 316, but a different type which we have only offered once before in the last dozen or so years. Accompanied by the original dark blue with gilt exterior, dark blue plush interior case in pristine condition. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)From the Collection of Nellie Tayloe Ross, Director of the U.S. Mint, 1933-1953.<p>
