New York--New York. Undated (1836-1837) Wm. G. Jones. HT-285A, Low-260, W-NY-660-10b. Rarity-6. Brass. Reeded Edge. 26.5 mm. AU-55 (NGC).Medal alignment. Olive-brown overall with perhaps 10% of original brassy-gold color still intact. Both sides are boldly to sharply defined with a pleasingly smooth appearance in hand. This is a scarce HT number, although most examples are in higher grade (EF or better). Mr. Fords is the nicest that we have handled in recent years, certified NGC MS-64 as of our Ford XXIII sale. The Dice-Hicks / Bowers plate specimen is also Mint State, although holed at top. The present example is a handsome Choice AU that will please many specialists.Ex F.C.C. Boyd; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIII, August 2013, lot 22272.
