1836 First Steam Coinage Medal. Original Feb. 22 Date. Gilt Copper. 28 mm. By Christian Gobrecht. Julian MT-20a, var. EF-40 (NGC).An intriguing variant of this scarce type, both sides retain most of the gilding in medium brassy-gold. The high points of the design elements and the borders are gray-brown in appearance, light wear exposing the underlying copper, which has toned nicely. Free of significant blemishes with a pleasing appearance in hand.
