1910 United States Assay Commission Medal. Bronze. 45 mm. By Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan. JK AC-54a. Rarity-5. MS-66 (NGC). Beautiful sandy-gold surfaces are nicely impressed and free of notable marks. A few trivial speckles of carbon and verdigris on the obverse are mentioned solely for accuracy. The technical quality is solid and the eye appeal is strong.Government records indicate that 50 bronze examples of this type were produced on January 26, 1910. The present Gem is far finer than the Keusch Collection specimen (Stacks, November 2008, lot 5302), which showed uneven patina, fairly typical of U.S. Mint medals of the era struck in this new bronze alloy. Sure to see spirited bidding among collectors specializing in this popular series. From the Richard Jewell Collection.
