PHILIPPINES. Inaugural Assembly of the Philippine Assembly Bronze

PHILIPPINES. Inaugural Assembly of the Philippine Assembly Bronze Medal, 1907. NGC MS-63 Brown. Honeycutt-78A. Weight: 24.8 gms.; Diameter: 38 mm. The only example certified on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. Obverse: Insular government insignia, legend around in two lines "VENIDA DELSECRETARIO DE LA GUERRA MR. TAFT / PARA INAUGURAR LA ASAMBLEA FILIPINA / ISLAS FILIPINAS"; Reverse: Inscriptions "INAUGURACIONDE LA ASAMBLEA FILIPINA / GOBIERNO DEL GENERAL SMITH / FESTEJOS POPULARES". Beautifully preserved and very attractive, this lovely example boast rich chocolate brown surfaces with a complementary combination of flash and cartwheel effect. The devices are well defined, crisp and boldly struck leaving nothing to the imagination. This handsome and original looking piece is sure to catch the attention of many quality conscious collectors. The "Mr. Taft" referenced was Secretary of War William H. Taft, future president of the United States. Estimate: $500 - $700. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

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