Lot 129
(1795) Washington Success Medal, Large Size in Brass Breen-1286 AU50. Variety with a reeded edge. Glossy light olive and golden tan. Frosty luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Just a touch of light wear on the highpoints. The only marks are a thin, barely visible planchet crack through the O in GEORGE and in the opposing place between the final S's in SUCCESS (as struck), plus a tiny rim nick at K-11 on the obverse. Nicely struck and well centered on the planchet. Listed on page 84 in the "Redbook." Weight 64.6 grains.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex 2009 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/21/2009:324 (lot ticket included).
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