(1796) AR Medal Castorland, Original Die Restrike MS(PCGS#665)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4255

Grade

MS65+

Price

2,160

Lot Description

Spectacular Gem Silver Castorland Restrike Terminal State of the Original Reverse 1796 (i.e. 1845-1860) Castorland Medal. Silver. Breen-1064, W-unlisted. Original dies. Medal turn. MS-65+ (PCGS). 171.2 grains. 33.5 mm. 0.9 - 1.0 mm thick. ARGENT and pointing hand, no edge reeding. A lustrous and reflective testimony to the Paris Mint’s fine workmanship, with pale blue toning over beautiful Gem surfaces. Boldly struck multiple times to raise exceptional relief, resulting in a thin, broad planchet. Some faint lines are seen, none serious. The obverse shows a shallow area of spalling at NC of FRANCO that is more advanced than noted in the previous state. The reverse break is dramatically advanced and very impressive. This is a really gorgeous, interesting piece, probably struck close to the end of the life of this original reverse die. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection PCGS# 665. 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.