PR.21. James A. Garfield Presidential Medal, 1886. Copper bronzed, 77mm, 5.8mm thick. By Charles E. Barber. Extremely Fine. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Laurel-oak wreath encloses both Inauguration and Assassination dates. This die was prepared in 1886 and medals from it were sold through the 20th century. Uneven brown to tan patina suggests cleaning long ago.
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