Undated Architectural League of New York Medal. Bronze. 64.4 mm. By Hermon A. MacNeil. Mint State. Obv: Standing muse holds palm and laurels, inscription STATVARIAE ARTIS/ PERITISSIMO (to the Most Skilled in the Art of Statuary). Rev: Pensive seated Art gazes toward distant skyline, inscription ARCHITECTVRAL LEAGVE NY. around. Edge: Crudely and enigmatically inscribed c - 60 and 09-44-5. A beautiful medal by the creator of the Standing Liberty quarter. Typically struck by the Medallic Art Company, but this example is unsigned. Choice satiny honey-bronze patina, the major design elements outlined in darker tones. From the Richard Jewell Collection.
