(1796) AE Medal Castorland Restrike, Original Dies, BN MS(PCGS#657)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

1136

Erhaltungsgrad

MS63BN

Preis

2.640

Losbeschreibung

1796 (i.e. 1845-60) Castorland Medal. Copper, Original Dies, Restrike. W-9170, Breen-1065. MS-63 BN (PCGS). Edge marked CUIVRE with pointing hand. Medal turn. 230.6 grains. Bright golden brown and olive with hints of rose. Somewhat hairlined, probably a bit polished long ago. Sharp and attractive, free of significant problems. Marked on the edge at 6 o'clock. The right reverse has just begun to buckle, and a short crack is seen in the border bead above S of PARENS. The spalling at the jug handle is now extensive. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jim King, April 2011. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 657. 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.