1883 Maris Family Bicentennial Medal. Julian CM-27. Bronze. MS-63 (PCGS). 38 mm. Medals of this type, commissioned by Dr. Edward Maris, were struck in the United States Mint to the extent of two gold and one aluminum impressions. According to Julian (1977) bronze examples, as here, were struck outside the Mint. Beautiful deep golden-brown patina with iridescent undertones of olive-blue and pale pink.
