1913 John Pierpont Morgan Plaquette. Bronze, 90x74 mm. By Emil Fuchs. Miller-30. MS-64 (NGC).，A wonderful medal of classical design, at first intended to honor Morgans contributions to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The reverse inscription was changed to this final product after his death, and the American Numismatic Society decided to issue this as a commemorative medal in its growing series of medals. Lovely golden-gray, matte finish, this medal marked as #89 of 200 struck in bronze.Ex Western Reserve Historical Society; Coin Galleries Sale of Selections from the Western Reserve Historical Society Collection, April 2003, lot 939. Included is the tattered, original cardboard box labeled "89."
