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

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4332

Grade

PR64

Price

4,800

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). 28.3 mm. 152.7 grains. Vibrant blue-green, gold and rose toning over most of the surface is accentuated by the prooflike fields. Sharp, satiny devices with a single dark patina spot at Washington’s temple. Only trivial signs of handling are noted. Struck from a slightly advanced state of the dies (beyond that seen on the bronze example to follow), with the circular crack through STATES extending past the rightmost ground, arcing into the exergue. A restrike issue, but always very popular in this desirable composition. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 688. 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.