1899 United States Assay Commission Medal. Silver. 33 mm. By Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan. JK AC-43a. Rarity-5. MS-63 (NGC).Charming satin surfaces are brilliant apart from subtle champagne-gold overtones that appear to drift toward the borders. A sharply struck and inviting piece. According to government records, the Mint produced 40 examples of this type in silver during fiscal year 1899.From the Newmark Collection.
