Assay Commission Medal, 1869. Aluminum, 33.4mm, 5.94 grams. Julian AC-5. By William Barber. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Elegant upright Liberty seated, no legend or stars. Rev. LET US HAVE PEACE on scroll atop oak-laurel. ANNUAL/ ASSAY/ 1869. Motto is a compliment to newly elected President U.S. Grant. One of 10 Aluminum struck when Aluminum was virtually a precious metal.
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