1881 James A. Garfield Presidential Medal. By Charles E. Barber. Julian PR-20. Gilt Copper. MS-63 (NGC).77 mm. Prooflike sunset-gold surfaces display outstanding eye appeal that would support an even higher Mint State grade. The accompanying envelope from our consignor states: "Fire gilt applied at Mint / may be unique." In any event, a rare finish for this type, which is scarce in any fabric since the reverse die was replaced after only a few years by that of Julian PR-21.From the Larry Baber Collection. Earlier ex our (Stacks) Philadelphia Americana Sale of September 2009, lot 6148. Collector envelope with attribution notation included.
