"1781" (post-1863) Lieutenant Colonel William Washington, Battle of

"1781" (post-1863) Lieutenant Colonel William Washington, Battle of the Cowpens Medal. U.S. Mint Gunmetal Dies. Betts-594, Julian MI-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-64 BN (PCGS). 45.0 mm. Beautiful deep mahogany with lustrous surfaces, glossy in some areas, frosty in others. Ideally detailed and very nicely preserved. The "gunmetal dies" strikes of the William Washington, John Paul Jones, Washington Before Boston, and John Eager Howard represent the very first American-made strikings of these Comitia Americana medals, breaking the Paris Mint monopoly on selling restrikes to avid collectors in the mid-19th century. This one was lovingly cared for by its initial and subsequent owners and splendidly represents the type Provenance: From our Spring 2024 Auction, April, lot 2024. 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.

Estimate:£0.74

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