New York--New York. 1868 J. Monroe Taylor, Gold Medal Saleratus. Bowers-NY-7842, Rulau-A-659. Gilt Brass. 34 mm. AU.<strong>Obv:</strong> Liberty portrait left, similar to that used on the United States Mints double eagle gold coins of 1849 to 1907, with 13 stars around the border and the date 1868 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Inscription J. MONROE TAYLORS / GOLD / MEDAL / SALERATUS / ALWAYS FULL WEIGHT AND / UNIFORM STRENGTH. / TRY IT. / YOULL LIKE IT printed on a blue paper disc. The paper is complete, but shows a bit of use, and the obverse retains virtually all of the original gold finish. Saleratus was an early name for baking soda. Made by T.N. Hickcox & Co.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. The plate card in the 2014 shell card reference by Q. David Bowers. Collector tag with attribution notation included.