(1792) AE Token Washington Born Virginia, BN MS(PCGS#723)

(1792) AE Token Washington Born Virginia, BN MS (PCGS#723)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: "1789" (ca. 1792) Washington Born Virginia Copper. Legend Reverse. Musante GW-33, Baker-60, W-10730. Rarity-5+. Second Reverse. Copper. Plain Edge. VF-35 (PCGS). Rich charcoal-copper patina overall with a few glints of steel in isolated peripheral areas. Both sides display bold to sharp definition throughout. A bit rough in texture, microscopic pitting and some wispy pin scratches and other handling marks are also noted for accuracy. Still a very presentable example of this scarce type, and nicer than most that we have offered in recent sales. The enigmatic Washington President and Washington Born Virginia coppers are closely related in obverse portrait style to the Large and Small Eagle cents of 1791 and, as such, for years they were also thought to have been engraved by John Gregory Hancock. In truth, the Washington President and Washington Born Virginia coppers are the work of Jacob Perkins. Seemingly produced in limited numbers, all types and varieties in this series are scarce to rare in numismatic circles, confirming the significance of this offering for the advanced Washingtoniana specialist. PCGS# 723. 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.