1983年美国货币学会125周年纪念章1983 American Numismatic Society 125th Anniversary Medal.
By Marcel Jovine. Miller-54. Gold. No. 2 (replacement). Gem Mint State (as made).91.5 mm x 109.9 mm. 27.71 Troy ounces. This medal was accomplished in 1983 on the 125th anniversary of the founding of the American Numismatic Society in 1858, and struck to the order of Harry W. Bass, Jr., then serving as president of the ANS. Leslie Elam described this medal in a reminiscence of Harry Bass:"The medal struck to commemorate the Societys 125th Anniversary was one of Harrys favorites. The Societys Committee on Medals invited several prominent artists to compete for the commission to sculpt the anniversary medal; their entries were presented to the Council for consideration at a special meeting. Bass argued forcefully and convincingly for the concept submitted by artist Marcel Jovine depicting machines related to the coining process on the reverse, together with the inscription, while on the obverse of the rather large rectangular medal the kneeling figure of the minter is superimposed on an array of coin images from various periods and regions. Happily, the Council agreed with Harry that the medal enables the viewer to hold history in ones hand, and indeed, this much-acclaimed medal has come to symbolize the transition from past to future that 1983 truly was."</em>Originally two gold specimens were struck, and page 142 of Scott H. Millers reference Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014</em> (2015) has a picture of Leslie Elam presenting one of the gold medals to Harry W. Bass, Jr. The other example was presented to the ANS, where it remains. Bass personal example was lost, however, and another gold medal was struck for him as a replacement. The replacement is the specimen offered here. Housed in the original case, this is a phenomenal example of Marcel Jovines landmark medal that will be a fine addition to an advanced cabinet.From our (Bowers and Merenas) sale of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part I, May 1999, lot 2093; our (American Numismatic Rarities) Classics Sale of January 2004, lot 1708. American Numismatic Rarities lot tag included.
