1886 National Academy of Design Elliott Medal. By William Barber. Julian AM-50, Harkness-Unlisted. Silver. Mint State. 64 mm. 2313.9 grains, fineness unknown. Central reverse inscribed to the recipient TO / HARRY GEORGE BURGESS. / ANTIQUE SCHOOL, / FIRST PRIZE / 1886. Modestly semi-reflective fields and satiny design elements, both sides are fully struck with only the lightest antique silver tinting that provides an attractively original appearance. A few minor handling marks in and around the central reverse are all that keep this piece from a Choice assessment.
