1864 Major General Ulysses. S. Grant Medal. Bronzed Copper. 102 mm. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian MI-29. Choice About Uncirculated.，Awarded by Resolution of Congress, December 17, 1863, for the capture of Vicksburg. This is one of the largest medals struck by the Philadelphia Mint. The present example has appealing light red mahogany patina, with just a tiny rim nick or two on the obverse. Today the site of the battle is a vast national park with motor tours and a park headquarters with exhibits -- well worth visiting.The Howard B. Teich Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) Philadelphia Americana Sale of September-October 2010, lot 4255.
