1848 Major General Winfield Scott / Mexican-American War. Bronzed Copper. 90 mm. Julian MI-26. Extremely Fine.A handsome mahogany-brown example with light high point run and wispy handling marks that are largely confined to the obverse portrait and the surrounding field area. The rims and edges are problem free, and the eye appeal is strong for our assigned grade. Though the reverse of this type has been criticized as "cluttered" in design, this perhaps only shines further light on the skill of the engraver, C.C. Wright, who was able to beautifully render the complex design into the steel. The remarkable die features a scene of the Battle of Mexico City at the center, within a circle of six oval wreaths enclosing views of the major victories of the Mexican-American War. Arguably, few would have been able to accomplish such an engraving with such notable overall balance.From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.