Lot 1093
1896 Bryan medal. United Snakes Of America Medal. AU-55. Slightly prooflike in the fields. One of the many popular Bryan medals to come out during the free silver legislation which was fought heartily by the gold believers. The obverse depicts a lovely creation, a ducks body with the head of an ass with the motto "In Bryan We Trust" referring to the debasing of gold proposed by the Bryan legislation. The reverse is a simple design, it states "One Dam" "Free Silver" above and the date1896. There is a small rim mark below the date and a couple of scratches above the duck's back. An impressive piece of Americana, during some of our more colorful political battles.
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