1844 Henry Clay. DeWitt-HC 1844-4. Brass. 43.3 mm. AU-55 (NGC).，A thoughtful and handsomely executed portrait of Clay, with the makers mark beneath the truncation, MITCHELL BOSTON. Mellow golden olive surfaces have a bit of faint oxidation in places suggestive of an original impression that was not intended for collectors, as would be a restrike. This is significant for this rare medal because it is unlisted by DeWitt in this composition and this, in concert with his suggestion that silver and copper impressions are restrikes, would lead one to believe that an unpublished brass copy would also be among the later impressions. This does not appear to be the case. Further, this piece is double struck to somewhat dramatic effect on the reverse due to an approximately 2.5 mm rotation between impressions. The eye appeal is very pleasing. Quite rare; Ford had two examples of this medal, both gilt white metal.，From the Brian Dobbins Collection of American Political Tokens. Earlier ex Charles McSorley Collection, Part I, Presidential Coin and Antique, November 1997, lot 46.，
