1866 Springfield Antiquarians medal by J.A. Bolen. Copper. 28mm. Musante JAB-23. MS-64RB (NGC).，Light golden orange dominates the obverse with far more faded red than brown, though the high points have mellowed to light olive. The reverse is deep reddish orange in the central recesses , but is deep steel and violet otherwise. A few scattered spots and handling marks, but none is too serious. Bolen reported 14 struck in copper, and marked a brass reference medal as such on the edge.From the Tim Gabriele Collection. Earlier ex Neil Musante.
