1864 U.S. Colored Troops Before Richmond Medal. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian MI-30. Bronzed Copper. Mint State.
40.3 mm. Rich deep mahogany patina, this is a virtually pristine and visually stunning example of a classic rarity in the U.S. Mint's Military medal series. It is an outstanding companion piece to the silver medal offered above -- a rare opportunity to acquire examples in both metallic compositions in the same sale. Our last offering of a bronze example, in our November 2021 Baltimore ANA Auction, brought $13,200. An awarded specimen in silver, from our (Stack's) January 2009 Americana Sale, sold for a record $34,500. Were this medal as famous among numismatists as it is among historians, they might have brought considerably more.
From our (Stack's) Estate of Louis E. Eliasberg, Jr. and Collection of Chester L. Krause Collection sale, March 2010, lot 432. Lot tag included.