1844 Henry Clay. DeWitt-HC 1844-2. Copper. 51.2 mm. MS-64 RB (NGC).，A superb and visually striking piece with considerable original red remaining on both sides. Accents of violet and pale blue are also noted. It is struck in exceptionally high relief with only trivial softness on the highest area of the obverse, in Clay’s hair, but remarkably well struck for such a large medal in this relief. The fields are boldly prooflike, particularly on the obverse. Only trivial anomalies are seen on the surfaces, many of which are from the dies or tiny flaws in the planchet. Large, of striking design and beautifully preserved. Very similar to the outstanding John J. Ford specimen sold in our September 2013 sale for just over $760, but this one has been off the market since 1983. Likely one of the 25 restrikes produced before destruction of the dies (as referenced by Sullivan), and quite rare as such.，From the Brian Dobbins Collection of American Political Tokens. Earlier ex Al Anderson, March 1983, lot B-1.，
