1914 United States Assay Commission Medal. By Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan. JK AC-58. Rarity-6. Silver. AU-58 (NGC).45 mm. Handsome silver-gray to russet toning on both sides. This is a rare issue, government records indicating that only 25 silver medals were produced for the 1914 Assay Commission on February 2 of that year. We have handled only three examples in the last dozen or so years, the Keusch Collection specimen impaired from extensive use as a pocket piece. The present piece is a bit finer, and will surely see spirited bidding.From our Americana Sale of January 2013, lot 10105. Lot tag included.
