Owner Comments:
U.S. ASSAY COMMISSION MEDAL
1910 JK-AC-54 AE
NGC MS67
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 45 mm
Mintage: 50
Rarity: R-5
NGC Population in MS67: 1 with none graded higher (4/01/2021)
ENGRAVER
Charles E. Barber (obverse) and George Morgan (reverse)
OBVERSE DESIGN
Bust to right with legend 'WILLIAM H TAFT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES'. Behind neck: 'BARBER'.
REVERSE DESIGN
The reverse die is done in the new art noveau style which became popular in the early 20th century. Two genii seated vis-a-vis, and holding between them a tablet surmounted by an eagle; date of 1910 on the tablet. Below, a scroll inscribed "E PLURIBUS UNUM'. Legend 'MINT OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL ASSAY'. Signed 'MORGAN' below scroll.
Beautiful sandy-gold surfaces are nicely impressed and border on pristine. The technical quality is solid and the eye appeal is strong for this impressive Suberb Gem. Government records indicate that 50 bronze examples of this type were produced on January 26, 1910.
Provenance: Larry Barber Collection
Auction History: Stacks Bowers March 2021 Auction - Session 1 - Numismatic Americana, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Lot #1185
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Scratch Resistant Holder