1907 Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw Medal. By Charles E. Barber. cf. Failor-Hayden 206. About Uncirculated.53.6 mm x 77.2 mm. Obv: Bust left with inscription LESLIE M. SHAW in exergue below. Rev: Multi-line inscription GOVERNOR OF / IOWA / 1898-1902 / SECRETARY / OF THE / TREASURY / 1902-1907 with crossed keys and quill above, Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on scroll below. Handsome golden-bronze patina with tinges of pale rose and apricot toning evident in isolated areas. A few minor carbon spots are noted, but there are no marks of consequence. Similar to Failor-Hayden 206, but with the dates of Shaws governorship included above the dates that he served as secretary of the Treasury. Only three examples of this variant type are reportedly known.From the Larry Baber Collection. Collector envelope included.
