1821 Robert and Louisa Gilmore Personal Medal. Bronze. 41 mm. By Faulkner. Julian PE-13. MS-64 BN (NGC).Originally produced about the date on the medal, this personally commissioned piece was occasionally struck to provide the Mint with something attractive and unusual to trade for items offered for its collection, with a silver piece being produced as late as 1871. This example in bronzed copper has an absolutely glorious reflective mahogany patina with tremendous eye appeal. There are some insignificant contacts marks in the field, but this rare piece is sure to appeal to the most fastidious collector. Graded quite conservatively at MS-64.<p><p>
