1796 AE Medal GW-61, Washington Repub Ameri, BN MS(PCGS#508309)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1304

Grade

MS64BN

Price

720

Lot Description

33.1 mm. 303.2 grains. Fairly uniform mahogany brown with a curious ring in the toning near the G of WASHINGTON and a small harmless spot against the obverse rim at 7 o'clock. A trace of subtle mottling is noted upon close inspection. A nicely preserved example of this dated-obverse variety celebrating several of Washington's accomplishments, but sparked by the first peaceful transition of presidential power in the United States. It was notably engraved and struck by Thomas Wyon in Birmingham, England.