(ca. 1805) AE Medal GW-92, Peace of 1783, BN MS(PCGS#784391)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2070

等级

SP62

价格

20,971

详细说明

"1783" (ca. 1805) Washington Franklin / Treaty of Paris Sansom Medal. Musante GW-92, Baker-58A, Greenslet GM-82, Betts-617, Julian CM-5. Bronzed Copper. Specimen-62 (PCGS). 41 mm. Like Betts-546 and Betts-549, this is one of the entries into Sansom's "Medallic History of the American Revolution." Unlike Betts-549, this variety marries dies originally intended to go together by John Reich though, it should be pointed out, this reverse was also used on the extremely rare Washington C.C.A.U.S. medal. The bronzing is attractive deep mahogany, mostly even, though some shallow darker verdigris is noted in the fields on both sides. The sharpness is superb and the in hand appearance is impressively smooth with a few light carbon spots in the left obverse field the most significant impediments to a Choice Mint State grade. The eye appeal is strong. This medal was conceived to honor the roles Washington and Franklin played in American independence, as marked by the 1783 Treaty of Paris; Washington's role was military in nature, while Franklin's was diplomatic. Examples of this medal are very challenging to find in choice condition today. Silver specimens are of the highest rarity. Provenance: From the Ken Beukelaer Collection of Washington Pieces. Collector envelope and tag with attribution notes included. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.