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Medals: Massive Zachary Taylor Medal

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Medals: Massive Zachary Taylor Medal
1848 Zachary Taylor Medal, struck in red-mahogany bronze from original dies at the United States Mint, Choice Mint State. 89.5 mm in diameter. Julian MI-24. Obv: Naked bust of Zachary Taylor, "MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR" above, "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS MAY 9, 1848" and wreath below. Rev: Two rattlesnakes joined at the heads and tails, encircling a battle scene, "BUENA VISTA FEB. 22 & 23. 1847" above, wreath below. This is one of the largest medals ever produced by the Mint and the quality of the die work is generally considered to be superior because it was produced by an artist (Charles Cushing Wright) outside the Mint. Rare - only the second example we've ever offered.