1805 AE Medal GW-88, Eccleston, BN MS(PCGS#764423)
1805 AE Medal GW-88, Eccleston, BN MS (PCGS#764423)
August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 85
- 等级
- SP65
- 价格
- 25,411
- 详细说明
- 1805 Eccleston Medal. Copper. 75.9 mm. By Thomas Webb, for Daniel Eccleston. Musante GW-88, Baker-85. MS-65 BN (PCGS). A spectacular example of this impressive medal. Copper-red glows from the fields of both sides, imparting a warm ruddy glow around Washington's portrait, as well as the legends surrounding it. The finish on the reverse is every bit as outstanding: copper-red dominates in the field, lessening a bit toward the central image of the Native American. There are no mentionable nicks, scratches, edge bumps, or other defects other than a couple of light contact marks in the obverse field. The planchets for these large medals were, of necessity, cast, and specimens normally exhibit porous surfaces. That natural planchet porosity is present on this piece, but it is quite subdued and essentially confined to the reverse, and does not interfere with the medal's superior luster. The typical die crack at the center right of the reverse is present. Quaker eccentric Eccleston combined his admiration of Washington with his lifelong advocacy of Native American rights in this bold design, numbered among the finest early medallic portraits of Washington. Always popular as one of the largest and most spectacular medallic representations of Washington. Click here for certification details from PCGS.