Owner Comments:
1919 Assay Commission Medal. Bronze. 51 mm. By George T. Morgan and John R. Sinnock. JK AC-63. Rarity-5. Edge Incuse JOHN W. HECK. MS-64 (NGC).
Obv: bust left of President Woodrow Wilson; Rev: caped god of commerce Mercury, wearing winged Petasos, ancient coin of Cnidus or Leontini at left. This handsome example displays subtle blue-gray peripheral highlights on dominant antique golden-bronze surfaces. Closer inspection reveals remnants of original rose-orange luster in the protected areas around and within Wilson's portrait. A few faint, well scattered carbon spots are all that seem to preclude a full Gem rating.
The original recipient of this medal, John W. Heck of Jersey City, New Jersey, was appointed to the 1919 Assay Commission by President Woodrow Wilson. On the commission, Heck served on the Committee on Weighing.
NGC Population: 2/0 (4/20/2019)
PCGS Population: 0/1
Combined NGC/PCGS Population: 1/1