1880 AE Medal JK-AC-20, Rutherford B. Hayes, BN SP(PCGS#512304)

1880 AE Medal JK-AC-20, Rutherford B. Hayes, BN SP (PCGS#512304)

March 2020 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1880 United States Assay Commission Medal. Copper. 33 mm. By George T. Morgan and Charles E. Barber. JK AC-20b. Rarity-5. MS-64 BN (NGC). Bold mahogany-brown patina is displayed both sides of this smooth and appealing near-Gem. Semi-reflective in the fields with softly frosted design elements, the interplay between the two provides modest cameo contrast under a strong light source. This is the copper counterpart to the silver JK AC-20 offered above, and examples in this format were produced for distribution to collectors. As such, the mintage in this composition is unknown. The reverse design by Charles E. Barber exhibits a kneeling female lighting a lamp of knowledge with the inscription EFFICACI DO MANUS SCIENTIAE, "I Give My Hand to Useful Knowledge." Exceptionally well executed, the Julian-Keusch reference on Assay Commission medals suggests that this design may be Barber's opus in his bid to succeed his father William as chief engraver, a position he was appointed to in late January 1880. Provenance: From the Richard Jewell Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of September 2006, lot 6578. Lot tag included. Click here for certification details from NGC.