 1869 Ulysses S. Grant Inaugural Medal. Silver. 50.6 mm. 4.0 - 4.3 mm. thick. 1,138.4 gns. By William Key. Gem Proof. A beautiful example of a medal that is rare in silver. The fields are brightly reflective and have the watery shimmer expected from Gem Proofs. Both the obverse and reverse are deeply toned in gray, rose, and iridescent blue. The color combinations and surface quality is reminiscent of that seen on the best silver Lincoln medals from the 1999 Zabriskie sale. The obverse has Grant's military bust facing right while the reverse inscription notes his March 4, 1869 presidential inaugural date.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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