(ca. 1805) AE Medal GW-92, Peace of 1783, BN MS(PCGS#784391)
(ca. 1805) AE Medal GW-92, Peace of 1783, BN MS (PCGS#784391)
November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4319
- 等级
- SP62
- 价格
- 19,671
- 详细说明
- Scarce Peace of 1783 Medal Circa 1805 Peace of 1783 Medal. Musante GW-92, Baker-58A. Copper, Bronzed. Plain edge. SP-62 (PCGS). 40.3 mm. 541.4 grains. Glossy but heavily mottled surfaces exhibiting various shades of mahogany and deep chestnut. This uneven patina is the result of imperfect bronzing, a process which seems to have given the early mint a great deal of trouble. This is a fairly common feature on Sansom’s series of medals. Beautifully struck, as usual, with very little actual handling. Only a very trivial rim bump on the obverse seems worthy of mention, and even that only for the sake of completeness. This design was the last of four issued by Joseph Sansom of Philadelphia, conceived as a series to commemorate the history of the American Revolution. Historic, and an essential type for any serious collection of Washington pieces or early U.S. Mint medals. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 784391.