Dark brassy surfaces are smooth overall and slightly iridescent in places. This very rare medal is one of just 21 examples struck in brass in 1883, after Baltimore dentist and coin dealer Dr. George Massamore acquired the dies in 1882. He reported at that time that the dies had been originally cut around 1860, the brainchild of Baltimore dealers Reed and Brady, who operated out of a shop at the corner of Saratoga and Eutaw streets. It is believed that just three originals were struck, one each in copper, brass and lead. The restrike issue was produced on very thick planchets and was quite limited with a total of 64 pieces produced - 21 each in Copper, Brass and Silver, plus an additional example in gold. Seldom seen in the numismatic marketplace today, this choice piece will garner considerable interest. ，，，
