U. S. Mint Annual Assay Medal

• Artist: William Barber
• Medium: Bronze
• Geographical Location: New York, United States
• Dates: 1870
• Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm)
• Markings: On obverse, lower left: "W.B. F."
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 46, Dwr. A
• Accession Number: 86.248.7
• Image: "Ruler in original", 86.248.7_side1_cropped_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Circular medal. Obverse: Classical female figure holding assay scales and snake, surrounded by spouted urn on table at left, seated lion and strongbox at feet, and mint building at left. Text along bottom: "J POLLOCK DIRECTOR." Reverse: Wreath of laurel and oak leaves surrounds the text: "ANNUAL / ASSAY / 1870" CNDITION: Normal wear, good.