1865 (Post-1886) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Medal. Bronzed Copper. 77 mm. By George T. Morgan. Julian PR-12, Cunningham 22-240Cbz, King-518. MS-64 BN (NGC).Handsome copper-rose patina with iridescent pink and powder blue undertones, as well as swirls of warmer olive patina in and around the central reverse. The fields reveal modest hints of reflectivity as the medal dips into a light, which feature further enhances already strong eye appeal. A boldly rendered and overall smooth-looking example that is temptingly close to a full Gem rating. Medals of this type were first struck in the United States Mint during the second quarter of 1886. Julian (1977) considers the obverse of the Lincoln medal to be, "one of the finest artistic efforts ever struck at the mint."
