1949 United States Assay Commission Medal. By Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro. JK AC-94. Rarity-7. Bronze. MS-62 (NGC).51 mm. Dominant golden-brown patina light carbon scattered about to preclude a Choice Mint State rating. There are marks of consequence, and the eye appeal is pleasing for the grade.<p>This is a rare issue that was not represented in our (Stacks) November 2008 sale of the Keusch Collection. On the other hand, our Keusch Collection sale did include a uniface reverse impression of this type as lot 5341. The design is of interest to Lincoln cent collectors as it seems to foreshadow elements of the Memorial Reverse type introduced in 1959. This is only the fourth offering for JK AC-94 in its issued form in our recent sales.
