1861 U.S. Mint Oath of Allegiance Medal. Bronze. 30 mm. Musante GW-476, Baker-279B, Julian CM-2. MS-67 BN (NGC).

Beautiful reddish-copper surfaces are richly and evenly toned. Satiny in texture and expectably smooth for the assigned grade, razor sharp striking detail further enhances the appeal of this impressive Superb Gem. The oath of allegiance that this medal refers to is that which all federal employees were required to take at the start of the Civil War. This is one of the nicest bronze impressions of the type that we have ever offered.