1897 United States Assay Commission Medal. Silver. 33 mm. By Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan. JK AC-41a. Rarity-5. AU-55 (NGC).Pleasingly toned in silver gray and pale russet, this predominantly lustrous example also retains plenty of sharp striking detail. The surfaces are smoother than one might expect for a lightly handled piece. From a mintage of 31 examples in silver, 30 of which were delivered during fiscal year 1897 and one of which is a restrike from 1906.From the Newmark Collection. Earlier from Presidential Coin & Antique Co.s Emerson Arends Collection sale, December 1995, lot 429. Lot tag included.