(1783) Silver Washington & Independence Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR(PCGS#688)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10126

Grade

PR64+

Price

5,760

Lot Description

1783” (circa 1860s) Washington and Independence. No Button. Musante GW-107 (Dies 17-L), Baker-3A, Breen-1195. Silver. Engrailed edge. PR-64+ (PCGS). 28.4 mm. 145.7 grains. Medium to light silver gray on the central motifs while soft blue and rose toning highlight the strongly reflective fields. Beautifully struck as usual, with evidence of three impressions from the obverse die. Early state with the fine circular reverse die crack through STATES extending only into the ground right of Liberty, while later states show it further advanced. A few light hairlines are noted, but the overall eye appeal is very satisfying. A popular issue, particularly in silver. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.