1901 AR Medal JK-AC-45, William McKinley SP(PCGS#514225)

1901 AR Medal JK-AC-45, William McKinley SP (PCGS#514225)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1901 United States Assay Commission Medal. By Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan. JK AC-45. Rarity-5. Silver. MS-66 (NGC). 40 mm x 75 mm, plaque. Pale powder blue and golden-rose highlights are seen on this otherwise pewter gray example. Sharply struck and smooth, this is a gorgeous specimen that is fully deserving of the premium Gem grade from NGC. The 1901 is particularly popular with specialists in this series as the first plaquette Assay Commission medal; all previous issues were circular, most of conspicuously smaller size. According to the Mint director's annual report, only 40 silver impressions of this type were produced in 1901, although the Julian-Keusch reference states that the 1905 and 1906 reports each accounts for one silver restrike from these dies. All examples exhibit the post-1900 matte finish, fully appreciable here. There were two silver impressions of this type in our (Stack's) November 2008 Keusch Collection sale, neither as fine as that offered here. Accompanied by the original maroon leather case, fully functional with light to moderate chipping to the exterior that is most prominent at the clasp and hinge. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) Provenance: From the Larry Baber Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included. Click here for certification details from NGC.