Washingtoniana
Circa 1875 Washington Monument published by Isaac F. Wood. First Reverse. Musante GW-833, Baker-321A, HK-Unlisted, socalleddollar.com-223. Copper. Plain edge. MS-66+ (PCGS).
39.6 mm. 616.9 grains. A second example of this scarce medal featuring the unfinished obelisk. Rich blue, violet, orange, red and green mottling over both sides. Sharply struck on a thick flan with bold reflectivity in the fields and nicely contrasting satiny devices. In the 1894 Isaac Wood sale, there were 17 “bronze” specimens and one in copper, so we know that a distinction was made at the source. The offered piece would fall into the “copper” category, as all others we have seen do have a different look, including the Musante plate (Baker) specimen. In fact, we have no records of this particular finish in our online archives. It is probably extremely rare.
PCGS# 681697.
From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
Estimate: $300