Circa 1805 Peace of 1783 medal. Musante GW-92, Baker-58A, Julian CM-5. Copper, Bronzed. SP-62 (PCGS).

40.2 mm. 532.8 grains. Deep faded tan, olive and mahogany toning are seen on both sides, the last being mostly close to the rims and in the recesses. The reverse is a bit more uniformly patinated than the obverse, but uneven patina is not at all unusual among the Sansom series, as there were clearly problems with the bronzing process at the mint. Glossy surfaces with minor handling evidence and nice eye appeal overall. A classic Washington medal from dies by John Reich and struck at the U.S. Mint as part of a series of medals documenting the history of the American Revolution conceived by Philadelphian Joseph Sansom. This was the last of the series struck, commemorating the Peace of 1783, the treaty that ended the War.

From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.