1783 Copper Washington & Independence Small Bust, Plain Edge, BN MS(PCGS#670)

1783 Copper Washington & Independence Small Bust, Plain Edge, BN MS (PCGS#670)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Losbeschreibung: “1783” (circa 1820) Washington Draped Bust Copper. Small Military Bust. Musante GW-109, Baker-4A, Breen-1202, Vlack 1-A. Copper. Plain edge. AU-50 (PCGS). 27.9 mm. 120.1 grains. Moderate steel brown with areas of faded tan remaining in certain of the recesses. As usually seen, the details are quite sharp. The reverse feature that has been described as a die break through the upper reverse is actually a sharp clash mark. On this specimen, further evidence of this clashing may be seen in the reverse exergue. A trace of encrustation is noted through EPE on the obverse. Struck in coin-turn orientation. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Purchased from Joe Gallo, May 1993. 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.