The obverse bears bust of Daniel Parish, l. Around, DANIEL PARISH, JR.; signed to left of bust, LEA AHLBORN FEC.
The reverse bears inscription within oak and laurel wreath. FROM HIS / FELLOW NUMISMATISTS / IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION / OF HIS ZEAL FOR AND / DEVOTION TO THE / SCIENCE; around wreath, ANNO SEXTO PRAESIDENTAE SOCI. AMERI. NUMIS. ET ARCHAEOL. / * MDCCCLXXXX *
This is the eighth medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. Daniel Parish, Jr. joined the ANS in 1865 and succeeded Charles Anthon as President of the Society in 1883. He held that office for 13 years, into 1896.
The circular medal measures 46mm in diameter. Its mintage is 1 piece in gold, 1 in silver and an unknown number in bronze.
References: ANS 8