(ca. 1867) Bronze Medal JAB-26, Thomas Jefferson
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$840 MS64BN 11-30-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
This circa 1867 bronze medal, cataloged as JAB-26, is an alternative PCGS listing for Bolen's Thomas Jefferson portrait design in bronze. The multiple PCGS numbers for JAB-26 across different metals and attributions reflect the complexity of Bolen's production — each metal and variant generates a distinct collectible entry. This bronze version offers the warm copper-alloy tones that complement presidential portrait work, providing an alternative to the brass, silver, and white metal versions also cataloged. Bronze Bolen pieces sometimes appear slightly different from copper examples depending on the specific alloy used, though the distinction can be subtle. Jefferson's portrait by Bolen is considered one of his finest miniature engravings, capturing the third president's distinctive features with skill and sensitivity.
Rarity Notes
JAB-26, bronze. Jefferson portrait in standard composition. One of multiple metal variants for this popular design.
Cross References
PCGS #600213; JAB-26; Thomas Jefferson, Bronze
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