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Maj Gen Zachary Taylor Medal MS63 NGC

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Maj Gen Zachary Taylor Medal MS63 NGC
<B>Major General Zachary Taylor Medal, Julian-MI-22, MS63 NGC.</B></I> Bronzed copper, 65 mm. Obverse die by John T. Battin, reverse die by Moritz Furst. Obverse bust right, legend around MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR, unsigned. Reverse serpent biting its tail intertwined with a wreath of laurel and palm, central inscription RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS JULY 16TH 1846. PALO ALTO MAY 8TH 1846. RESACA DE LA PALMA MAY 9TH 1846. Julian notes, "[U.S. Mint] Director Patterson suggested the use of the wreath reverse and even was responsible for the reverse wording. It is ironic to note that the particular wreath on the reverse had earlier been used on the 1812 Scott medal and showed some rather poor judgement on the part of mint officials. To use the old reverse from a medal struck for the leader of the other American army in Mexico (Scott) is, at best, strange."<BR> The present example boasts appealing medium-brown surfaces with good luster and some scattered flecks of carbon. Comes with NGC Photo Certificate.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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