CVC & Collectables presents the 1871 David Rittenhouse Bronze Medal, a historically significant U.S. Mint issue struck to honor David Rittenhouse, the first Director of the United States Mint. Designed by William Barber, this large-format medal (Julian MT-1) features high relief detail and was struck in bronze at the Philadelphia Mint. Certified MS-63 Brown by NGC, this example retains strong luster and sharp strike quality, making it a standout among 19th-century Mint medals.
Medal Highlights:
- Issuer: United States Mint
- Date: 1871
- Design: William Barber (Chief Engraver, U.S. Mint)
- Composition: Bronze
- Diameter: 46 mm
- Reference: Julian MT-1
- Grade: NGC MS-63 BN (Brown)
- Edge: Plain
- Finish: Medallic strike with matte surfaces
- Mint: Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark)
Obverse:
Portrait bust of David Rittenhouse facing left, surrounded by the inscription:
“DAV RITTENHOUSE – 1st DIRECTOR UNITED STATES MINT – 1792”
Reverse:
Laurel and oak wreath enclosing the inscription:
“He Belonged To The Whole Human Race Born 1732. Died 1796.”
Collectibility:
The Julian MT-1 Rittenhouse Medal is one of the most revered 19th-century Mint medals and remains a cornerstone for collectors of U.S. Mint history and early medallic art. With its large 46 mm diameter and classical engraving by William Barber, this MS-63 Brown example offers tremendous eye appeal and scarcity at this grade level. High-grade bronze issues from this era are seldom seen.
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