1863 Ulysses S Grant Mississippi Civil War Congress Bronze 4" Medal Julian-MI-29

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Rare Mint State Large-Size 1863 Ulysses S. GrantVicksburg U.S. Mint Medal, Julian-MI-29 Rare Civil War 1863 Ulysses S. Grant Mint Medal, Julian-MI-29, Large Size. Bronzed copper, 4" Wide 10 mm thick, 570 gm. An impressive example of this rare Civil War-era medal, dated December 17, 1863. Obv. bust left, MAJOR GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT / JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS / ornate double-ringed border. ATROBUS D. and PAQUET F. below truncation. Rev. Commerce looking down at views of Vicksburg and Chattanooga, separated by the trophies of war. She bears a shield labeled DONELSON. Designed by Anthony C. Paquet, this piece is technically a medallion (defined as more than three inches in diameter) since it is more than four inches thick. Milk-chocolate, lustrous surfaces with no singular impairment.Incredible condition. See pictures. A True Rare Beauty.One in worse condition sold for $2,999.99 a few years ago...