(c.1867) Medal JAB-24a White Metal J.A. Bolen
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Auction Record
$360 MS63 11-30-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
This circa 1867 white metal medal, cataloged as JAB-24a, is the white metal version of Bolen's self-referential medalet. The bright silvery appearance of white metal gave this personal piece a more formal character than the copper version, suitable for presentation to more prominent collectors and correspondents. Bolen produced his self-identified medals in multiple metals as part of his standard practice of creating composition varieties. The JAB-24a designation indicates this is a variant within the JAB-24 series, featuring a different die state or minor design modification from the base JAB-24 design. White metal Bolen pieces are generally scarcer than copper versions, and personal/self-referential medals have particular appeal to collectors interested in Bolen as a historical figure rather than solely as a producer of collectible medalets.
Rarity Notes
JAB-24a, white metal. Bolen personal medal in scarcer composition. Limited production.
Cross References
PCGS #886869; JAB-24a; J.A. Bolen, White Metal
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