New York Numismatic Club. AV Presidential Medal (38mm, 42.70 g, 12h). FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY 1958 above, VERNON/ L. BROWN/ PRESIDENT 1956-/-58 in five lines to left, Karl Gruppe's monogram at lower right near bust, bust in business suit left / NEW YORK NUMISMATIC CLUB • ORGANIZED 1908 •, reverse 2: torch-bearer in Classical tunic holds a coin whose bold rays enlighten ancient civilizations. Edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. 14K 01. IoC p. 185 (this medal referenced). As made.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Raphael E. Solomon and David W. Armet.
42.70g of 14-Karat Gold = 24.894g AGW = 0.80 troy ounces. Number 1 of an unknown quantity struck.