 1825 John Quincy Adams Inaugural Medal. J.PR.5, N.45. Silver. 51.0 mm. 845.3 gns. By Moritz Furst. Gem Brilliant Proof. An absolutely gorgeous specimen and the finest seen by the cataloguer. The obverse is toned in a combination of deep silver gray in the center and iridescent blue green and gold around the rim. The reverse is a lovely, uniform iridescent russet and rose. The fields on both sides are bright, deep mirrors. The central devices are sharply struck. The spot before Adams' nose is on all of them and is not a problem. The few hairlines the piece has picked up over the years do not really disqualify it from gem status. The obverse shows Furst's rendition of Adams' bust facing right, draped in a classical style garment. The president's name and title arcs around the top while his inaugural date, March 4 1825 is below. The reverse shows the goddess of wisdom giving an American Indian seated on a full cornucopia and olive branch as an eagle looks on in the background. Undoubtedly, extremely rare in silver.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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