(c.1867) Medal JAB-26 Silver, Thick Plan Thomas Jefferson
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$1,680 MS63 11-30-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
This circa 1867 silver medal with thick planchet, cataloged as JAB-26, is a premium version of Bolen's Thomas Jefferson portrait design. The "Thick Plan" (thick planchet) designation indicates this was struck on a heavier-than-standard silver planchet, creating a more substantial piece with greater silver content and a more imposing physical presence than the thin planchet version. Planchet thickness variations in the Bolen series represent deliberate production choices that created additional collecting varieties. Silver thick planchet Bolen pieces are among the most desirable items in the series, combining precious metal composition with the premium of unusual physical specifications. The Jefferson portrait on this substantial silver medalet represents one of the finest expressions of Bolen's presidential portrait work.
Rarity Notes
JAB-26, silver, thick planchet. Premium variant with extra silver content. Extremely scarce — among the most desirable Bolen varieties.
Cross References
PCGS #886871; JAB-26; Thomas Jefferson, Silver Thick Planchet
External References
Error Varieties
No listings found
This category doesn't have any child listings yet.