"1783" (ca. 1808) Washington - Franklin / Treaty of Paris Sansom Medal.

"1783" (ca. 1808) Washington - Franklin / Treaty of Paris Sansom Medal. Musante GW-92, Baker-58A, Greenslet GM-82, Betts-617, Julian CM-5. Copper, Bronzed. Unc Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS). 40.0 mm. A very historic issue from the early Mint, conceived and designed by Philadelphia Quaker Joseph Sansom, who himself was an accomplished silhouette artist. Sansom successfully petitioned James Madison to have John Reich cut his dies and the Mint to strike his medals. This design, the last of four issued in his complete series, had been "intended" but was not yet ready for sale, as of December 14, 1807, so it was probably struck early in 1808. It was struck in commemoration of the Peace of 1783, the treaty that brought an end to the American Revolution and final acknowledged victory to a new nation. The offered example is generally medium brassy-olive gold, but with areas of dark charcoal-russet associated with remaining surface scale. Sharply struck and with some nice gloss to a generally soft satin texture. 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.

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