MEDALS. 1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal NGC MS62. (45mm, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November 1869.

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Two
Lot: 2287. Estimated: $ 1 500

United States Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MEDALS. 1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal NGC MS62. (45mm, 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-39b; HK 12A. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 2119435-017, graded MS 62. Very rare, only 126 struck in silver.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Two will be held Friday afternoon, 11 March 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.