1859 Humane Society of Massachusetts Life Saving Medal. Julian LS-17, var. Silver. Mint State, Prooflike, Edge Bruise.

57.5 mm. 94.7 grams. This medallion utilizes the same obverse die as Julian's LS-17, but has a different reverse inscribed REWARD OF MERIT / COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE at the top and bottom, with TO / WILLIAM A. ROFFE / FOR HIS / PERSEVERING AND HUMANE EFFORTS / IN RESCUING / EDGAR F. MAYHEW / FROM DROWNING IN / CHRYSTAL LAKE / NEWTON, O. / AUGUST 4TH 1859 engraved in 10 lines across the center.

Estimate: $800.00