1874 United States Treasury Department Second Class Life Saving Medal. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian LS-10. Bronze. Extremely Fine. 44.6 mm. Unawarded. Dominant olive-brown patina yields to lighter golden-tan over much of the obverse. The central high points on that side are a bit blunt, but otherwise we note bold to sharp detail throughout. Free of significant marks with a touch of haziness that is not readily evident at all viewing angles. While the Mint struck examples of this type in silver from 1883 to 1904, Julian provides no information on bronze impressions, as here. Rare in this fabric and, indeed, this is the only bronze LS-10 that we can ever recall handling. From Presidential Coin & Antique Co., Inc.s Auction Eighty-Five, June 2015, lot 362. Lot tag included.
