Undated (ca. 1867) Jefferson / Equal and Exact Justice medal by J.A. Bolen. Musante JAB-26. Copper. Marked “B” on edge. MS-64 BN (PCGS).

25.3 mm. 167.8 grains. Traces of soft olive brown undertones noted on the obverse which is otherwise vibrantly toned mottled violet and blue. The reverse retains considerable red though it has changed to deep reddish violet and blue in some areas. Prooflike and beautifully struck on a thick flan, from the early reverse die state that exhibits no minute crumbling in the dentils over U.S. This alone proves it to be a Bolen original, but since it also bears his personal edge mark, that is not in question. A very attractive example of this patriotic issue. It is believed that 14 were struck by Bolen personally, and this would be among them. Some number of additional pieces were almost certainly struck by J.W. Kline after he received the dies in 1872. Bowers had one described as on a thick planchet in copper ("bronze"), but it was not as heavy as here. The Musante example was slightly heavier than this piece. Board Position: D 2/2

From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier from the personal reference collection of John Adams Bolen.