1773 William Pitt, Lord Chatham Medal. Betts-522. Silvered bronze. MS-62 (PCGS).
25.9 mm. 87.1 grains. An unusual and scarce composition for this medal, looking quite silvery but actually tinned bronze. Deep gold with pastel and rose shades over lustrous surfaces. Exceptionally sharp and well detailed.
From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier from A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. on June 16, 1967; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIV, May 2006, lot 394.
Price realized | 440 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |