Undated (Circa 1860) Daniel Webster Medal. Lead, struck. 76.3 mm. Julian PE-37, var. About Uncirculated.；A variant struck in lead or other soft gray metal, while Julian notes this type only in silver and bronze. Definitely a struck example, perhaps an artists proof, not a cast or electrotype. This piece is exactly as the medal illustrated in Julian, but the reverse legend is the width of one or two letters longer at both right and left, which most examples appear to be. Pleasing dark silver-gray surfaces with a couple of small darker spots in the reverse field. Free from edge nicks or dings, but there are a few scattered contact marks evident in the fields. Microscopically hairlined from an old cleaning. Still housed in its original book-style, gold-stamped leather case which is now missing a small edge piece, but entirely functional and very presentable.<p>Daniel Webster was one of the most prominent 19th century American politicians, serving as a member of the House of Representatives, a senator, and eventually as secretary of state for three presidents. He also unsuccessfully sought the Whig Partys nomination for president in 1836, 1840 and 1852. The memorial column on the reverse features the ironic last words spoken in the last moments of his life, "I live."；
