The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 8, February 20, 2005, Article 9

JOHN ADAMS MEDAL RESPONSE

Alan V. Weinberg writes: "With respect to Anne Bentley's
inquiry on the John Adams medal at the Massachusetts
Historical Society: yes, it is quite likely the Leonard medal
referred at length in Prucha, page 136-138. But as
Chapman sold it for only $10 and as Mickley was in
possession of the obv die, it is quite likely the pewter
impression in the MHS is a Mickley-struck product.
Chapman would have asked a three figure price for this
unique medal if he thought it had been struck by the Mint.
Nevertheless, Mint or Mickley origin, it is extremely rare,
never published /pictured to my knowledge. I would
welcome a picture of the medal or, better yet, an article
in Coin World by Ms. Bentley."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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