1889 National Academy of Design Suydam Medal. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian AM-49, Harkness-Nat 140. Silver. Mint State. 63.5 mm. 2171.3 grains, fineness unknown. Central reverse inscribed to the recipient TO / HARRY GEO. BURGESS. / LIFE SCHOOL / NIGHT CLASS / 1889. The obverse is not all that far from Choice, although we note scattered handling marks in and around the central reverse. Both sides with minimal iridescent toning to bright silver surfaces.
