"1859" (ca. 1860) John Brown Memorial Medal. By Jean Wurden. Bronze.

"1859" (ca. 1860) John Brown Memorial Medal. By Jean Wurden. Bronze. MS-65 (PCGS). 58.0 mm. Obv: Bust of the martyred abolitionist with peripheral inscription JOHN BROWN, NE A / TORRINGTON LE 9 MAI 1800. Signed by the artist J. WURDEN under bust truncation. Rev: Multi-line inscription in French describing Brown's life and adventures, which may be read as, ''To the memory of John Brown, judicially assassinated at Charleston on December 2, 1859, and to that of his dead sons and companions, victims of their devotion to the cause of liberty for the blacks.'' Handsome, generally mahogany-brown surfaces also exhibit a mottled intermingling of medium sandy-brown. A few trivial carbon flecks in the fields, mostly at right obverse, are the only obvious impediment to an even higher Gem Mint State grade. One gold medal was struck and presented to Brown's widow. Silver medals were sold by subscription, but in limited numbers. Unknown rarity for these in bronze, probably not as rare as the silver ones, although still very infrequently seen offered for sale; the fact that this is our third offering for a bronze since 2022 should be seen as highly atypical. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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