"1799" (ca. 1800) Washington Funeral Urn Medal. Musante GW-70, Baker-166A

"1799" (ca. 1800) Washington Funeral Urn Medal. Musante GW-70, Baker-166A, Fuld Dies 3-B. Silver. AU Details--Bent (NGC). 29.3 mm. Neatly pierced just right of 12 o'clock, as issued. A perfectly lovely example of this immensely historic and well-loved issue. Deep olive-gray is accented by soft pastel undertones in gold, pink and powder blue. Remnants of luster linger close to the lettering. Clearly an example worn in 1800 as a visible tribute to the recently deceased president, but one that exhibits fewer of the abuses often seen, such as aggressive marks or even engraved initials. Certainly a few scattered marks and small abrasions are noted on both sides, but one must expect this from an example that was actually used as intended. A small, dark pit in the lower right reverse field is more noticeable, but the bend referenced on the NGC insert is not easily discerned through the holder. The eye appeal is quite nice for one of these, and the details remain bold except for at the highest points of the urn. The all-important GW at central reverse and the portrait of Washington are sharp, as is all of the lettering. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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