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Director Robert M. Patterson U.S. Mint Medal

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Director Robert M. Patterson U.S. Mint Medal
Director Robert M. Patterson U.S. Mint Medal, Julian-MT-2, Obv: Obverse bust facing left, "ROBERT M. PATTERSON DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MINT 1835-51"; Rev: snake biting its own tail, curled within a wreath, furled scroll at top, "CODEX MONETAE 1837" ("monetary codification," a reference to the 1837 mint monetary reforms), central inscription "A PARTING TOKEN OF REGARD FROM THE OFFICERS AND CLERKS OF THE MINT. 1851." Dies by famous early engraver Charles Cushing Wright. The reverse was hubbed from the 1812 Winfield Scott medal (MI-20).; Ae, 65mm, 130.64gms, EF, some stray marks, small edge bumps and a few spots. Julian MT-2.