1819 (ca. 1844-1860) Series Numismatica Medal. By John R. Bacon. Musante GW-101, Baker-130A. White Metal. Plain Edge. MS-62 (PCGS). 41 mm. 26.0 grams. Uniform light pewter gray with traces of satiny luster remaining through the fields while much of the relief has mellowed a bit. Some minor handling and a faint waviness to the flan, characteristics that are all but inescapable for this soft composition. The scarcer Washington portrait variant the Series Numismatica, and rather rare in this composition. Our online archives include only three offerings of this medal in white metal, going back all the way to 2006. Bronzes are less scarce, while a single silver one appeared in our Norweb sale, in 2006. In retrospect, it was one of the bargains of the offering. It is worth noting that piece bore the Paris Mint edge marks that dated it to 1843-1845. Purchased from John Kraljevich Americana, 2013.
