1876 American Institute Award Medal. By George Hampden Lovett. Musante GW-872, Baker-343B. Gold. Unc Details--Scratches (NGC).32 mm. Central reverse inscribed to the recipient L. PRANG & CO. / FOR THE BEST / CHROMO LITHOGRAPHS / 1876. Satiny design elements contrast mirrored fields on both sides of this attractive golden-rose example. Wispy hairlines are noted for accuracy, while the NGC qualifier concerns a few faint scratches in the right obverse field, another in the lower right reverse field. The first gold impression from these dies that we have handled in recent years, and a sharp and inviting piece with much to offer the advanced Washingtoniana collector.
