1860 (Post 1861) Japanese Embassy Commemorative Medal. Bronzed Copper. 76 mm. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian CM-23. MS-65 BN (NGC).This beautiful Gem is richly toned in reddish-copper patina over surfaces that are satiny, hard and overall pristine. A couple of tiny spots in the right obverse field are mentioned solely for accuracy. Struck from the second obverse die prepared by Anthony C. Paquet circa June 1860, which was used to strike examples sold to collectors beginning in October of 1861. Mint records indicate a mintage of fewer than 120 bronze pieces with this finish.
