1783 Copper Washington & Independence Small Bust, Engrailed Edge, BN MS(PCGS#673)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2120

Grade

AU50BN

Price

660

Lot Description

“1783” (circa 1820) Washington Draped Bust Copper. Small Military Bust. Musante GW-109, Baker-4B, Breen-1201, Vlack 1-A. Copper. Engrailed edge. AU-50 (PCGS). 27.9 mm. 116.2 grains. Uniform deep olive brown with glossy surfaces and minimal handling marks, commensurate with the grade. Quite sharp and handsome. Just a couple of small spots are noted, along with some natural build up in the peripheral recesses. The advanced die state with a shattered obverse. Struck in coin-turn orientation. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. 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.