1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal. (45.5mm, 47.93 g, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November, 1869.CNG Feature Auction 117 United States Medals, Silver Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal. (45.5mm, 47.93 g, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November, 1869. PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT, bare head of Grant right; in exergue, THE OCEANS UNITED/BY RAILWAY/MAY 10, 1869. in three lines / Mountainous landscape with train (engine, coal tender, and two cars) traveling to right; above in scroll, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW, clouds in background; in exergue, W. BARBER F./MEDAL SERIES OF THE/U.S. MINT/J. POLLOCK DIRECTOR in four lines. Julian CM-39b. Toned, light marks, scratches, and rim bumps. Good VF. Very rare, only 126 struck in silver. |