 1861 Robert Anderson Defense of Fort Sumter Medal. Silver electrotype. 69.4 mm. Uncirculated. Nicely toned in rich, iridescent blue and rose. Published by Augustus B. Sage and presented in gold to Major Anderson, the costs borne by public subscription. Only two are known in silver, the ANS specimen and a gorgeous example ex Bushnell:1660 and Zabriskie (1999):659, purchased at that sale on a $20,000 bid. The front bears a wonderful view of besieged Fort Sumter.
Pedigree unrecorded.
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