Watch List notes:

1869 Transcontinental Railroad Æ Medal. (45.5mm, 53.28 g, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November, 1869. PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT, bare head of Grant right; in exergue, THE OCEANS UNITED/BY RAILWAY/MAY 10, 1869. in three lines / Mountainous landscape with train (engine, coal tender, and two cars) traveling to right; above in scroll, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW, clouds in background; in exergue, W. BARBER F./MEDAL SERIES OF THE/U.S. MINT/J. POLLOCK DIRECTOR in four lines. Julian CM-39c. Attractive chocolate brown surfaces, light hairlines, stain on reverse. AU.