Undated (ca. 1856) Eight Presidents Medal without Signature. Restrike. Silvered-White Metal. 46.5 mm. Musante GW-153R, Baker-221D. MS-63 (PCGS).An especially choice silvered-white metal example, the surfaces entirely free of tin pest. This medal is attributed to W.H. Bridgens of New York, whose name was inscribed along the lower reverse border of the circa 1840 originals, but has been removed from the die on the Baker-221D variant offered here, perhaps because of embarrassment over the misspelling of two of our presidents names (MUNROE and MADDISON). Re-issued for the 1860 presidential campaign of James Buchanan. With handsome iridescent toning in steel-blue and antique gold.From our (Bowers and Ruddys) William R. Sieck Collection sale, July-August 1981, lot 2654. Earlier ex Scott Collection, lot 506. Lot tag included.
