1856 John C. Fremont Medal. DeWitt-JF 1856-12. Copper. 28 mm. MS-63 RB (NGC).Considerable mint red is seen on both sides, somewhat subdued on the reverse from cabinet storage. According to Dewitt, originals were struck in copper and brass with light gilt, with some Proof impressions in the 1860s. This is likely one of the later strikes, believed to number just 15 examples.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex Wayte Raymond, F.C.C. Boyd estate; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIV, September 2013, lot 10690. Collector envelope with attribution notation included.
