1896 Bryan Dollar. Silver. 52 mm. 52.9 grams. HK-785, Schornstein-16. Rarity-5. Extremely Fine, Engraved.On the reverse, above the wagon wheel, is the engraving DR. GRANT IRWIN / QUINCY, ILL. Schornstein lists as his number 19 this same type of Bryan dollar with J.H. WALSH stamped in the same location on the reverse and evaluates it as "Extremely Rare." Perhaps this similarly inscribed piece is worthy of inclusion in a future edition of the catalog. Irwin (b. 1865) spent his entire professional career as one of the more noted physicians of Quincy, Illinois. Deep pearl gray patina with the devices and inscriptions in lighter tones. Presumably unique with this engraving.
