Undated (ca. 1867) Washington / The Main Prop of Our Liberty Medal. By John Adams Bolen. Musante JAB-25, Musante GW-796, Baker-259A. Copper. MS-65 BN (NGC).
25.4 mm. Deep brown surfaces are accented by pleasant mottled gold, blue-green and rose toning through the gently prooflike fields. Numerous fine lines are seen in the fields, but most are fine natural die lines and are as made. A popular Washington portrait medal with a patriotic theme that spoke directly to the issues of the American Civil War which had just concluded as of the time these dies were cut, reportedly in 1867. Just 16 are reported to have been struck by Bolen, with the possibility of additional impressions by Kline.
Ex Q. David Bowers Collection; Tim Gabriele.
Price realized | 420 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 600 USD |