1864 Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, Philadelphia Medal. By Anthony C. Paquet. Silvered White Metal. Choice About Uncirculated.

80 mm. 170.0 grams. Obv: Exterior cathedral with inscriptions CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, PHILADELPHIA. above, BEGUN 1846, / COMPLETED 1864. Rev: Detailed interior cathedral view with peripheral inscriptions TE ES PETRUS ET SUPER HANC PETRAM AEDIFICABO ECCLESIAM MEAM above, VAS ELECTIONIS EST MIHI ISTE UT PORTET NOMEN MEUM CORAM GENTIBUS. An especially handsome example of the only American architectural medal to rival those of Jacques Weiner in depth and complexity of design. The surfaces are deep, rich gray with attractive undertones of gold, navy blue and hints of other shades. The rims show a little friction and a couple of light abrasions, but they are in far finer condition than often seen on this large, soft medal that saw non-numismatic distribution. A few little marks and occasional hairlines in the obverse fields do not measurably detract. Though not listed in Julian, this medal was accomplished by U.S. Mint engraver Anthony C. Paquet and is avidly sought by students of the American medal series.

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2014, lot 41. Paper envelope with collector notes included.

Estimate: $ 2000