Posted 04/19/2023 9:44 pm
@ein, I wonder if this exact piece wasn't sold by Stacks in 2019:
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=6020852
Even if not, the auction description provides a bit more detail, although for sure you should consider picking up one or more of these reference books.
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=6020852
Even if not, the auction description provides a bit more detail, although for sure you should consider picking up one or more of these reference books.
Quote:
"1797" (ca. 1805) Sansom Medal. Original. Bronze. 40 mm. By John Reich, for Joseph Sansom. Musante GW-58, Baker-71A. MS-65 BN (NGC).
Gorgeous satin surfaces are predominantly smooth in hand with delightful reddish-copper patina. Fully defined throughout the design with strong visual appeal. This popular type is one of the earliest medals produced in the United States Mint. The early deterioration of the dies due to rust explains the rarity of original strikings, although the present example displays no evidence of rust and is almost certainly one of the earliest bronze impressions from these dies.
"1797" (ca. 1805) Sansom Medal. Original. Bronze. 40 mm. By John Reich, for Joseph Sansom. Musante GW-58, Baker-71A. MS-65 BN (NGC).
Gorgeous satin surfaces are predominantly smooth in hand with delightful reddish-copper patina. Fully defined throughout the design with strong visual appeal. This popular type is one of the earliest medals produced in the United States Mint. The early deterioration of the dies due to rust explains the rarity of original strikings, although the present example displays no evidence of rust and is almost certainly one of the earliest bronze impressions from these dies.
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