1974 United States Assay Commission Medal. By Pierre Simon DuVivier and Frank Gasparro. JK AC-118, Baker C-348. Rarity-7. Pewter. MS-66 (NGC).57 mm. This outstanding Gem example has lovely platinum patina and well struck, carefully preserved surfaces. It is a rare and popular entry in the modern Assay Commission medal series. The obverse was adapted from the famous Washington Before Boston medal of the Revolutionary War era, reproduced for more than 200 years by both the Paris and U.S. mints. The reverse borrowed heavily from Gilroy Roberts John F. Kennedy half dollar. Due to its design and date of issue, JK AC-118 appeals to Washingtoniana and United States Bicentennial collectors as well as those specializing in the Assay medal series. Accompanied by the official fitted case. The case is As New apart from the most trivial signs of handling. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)From Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s Auction 74, December 2005, lot 539; Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s Thompson & Gotham Collections sale, June 2008 Auction Seventy-Eight, lot 412. Lot tags included.
