(C. 1862) Avoid the Extremes of Party Spirit medal by J.A. Bolen. Oreide. 28mm. Musante JAB-6. MS-64RB (NGC).,The obverse is uniform reddish orange while the reverse is more golden orange, accented by a bit of steel toning through the center. The Washington portrait is in high relief, as always seen, and stands out nicely against the largely plain fields. Nicely executed on a thick flan. A few scattered flecks are seen on the surface when examined closely. A very desirable piece for the Bolen or Washington collector. Bolen recorded on the edge of his own medal (now in the ANS Collection) that 75 pieces were struck in this composition, and he claimed to have destroyed the dies.From the Tim Gabriele Collection.