 New York State Volunteers. U.S. Mint medal. J.MI.31. Copper, bronzed. Shield shaped 110.2 x 79.6 mm. Rims 9.7 mm. thick. Choice Uncirculated. Unawarded. Struck from somewhat rusty dies, reverse broken. Quite rare and very infrequently offered, neither the Kessler-Spangenberger nor the Dreyfuss sale had one. Julian notes 17 struck in bronze and Carlson states 12 auction records. The cataloguer has not seen another.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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