August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
1880 Pattern United States Assay Commission Medal. JK AC-22. Rarity-6. Copper, Bronzed. Specimen-65 BN (PCGS).
33 mm. Deep reflective mahogany-brown, and very attractive. An unadopted pattern for the Assay Commission medal of 1880, this type appears to have been George T. Morgan's entry in the competition for the position of chief engraver. The post went to Charles E. Barber at that time, however, with Morgan appointed assistant engraver on February 2, 1880. Only upon Barber's death in 1917 would Morgan advance to the top position, which he held until his death in January 1925. Rare, as this is one of only two distinct specimens that we have offered since 2008.
From our (Stack's) sale of the Ernest E. Keusch Collection of United States Assay Medals, 1860-1977, November 2008, lot 5257.
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| Price realized | 900 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 1'500 USD |
