Undated (ca. 1868) Grant / Our Next President medal by J.A. Bolen. Musante JAB-32. Copper. MS-64 BN (PCGS).

25.3 mm. 148.3 grains. Pleasing light rose patina with some soft blue-green accents. Sharply struck with bold prooflike reflectivity, sharp wire rims and virtually no evidence of handling. A superb example. Without Bolen's edge markings, but clearly part of his personal set, as is clear from the matching patina as well as what would be a conspicuous absence from the medals otherwise contained in his boards. Apparently overlooked by Bolen when the medals were marked. One of 14 believed to have been struck in copper and a most attractive one. The Bowers specimen was virtually identical to this in weight, and also unmarked on the edge. Board Position: D 2/6

From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.