1790 Manly Medal. Original Dies. Musante GW-10, Baker-61A. White Metal. EF Details--Damage (PCGS).

49.5 mm. 584.8 grains. Light steel-gray with some deeper patina in the recesses. Aside from a few rim nicks, this piece faces up fairly well upon first inspection as the details are sharp throughout. Closer examination reveals many abrasions through the fields, a somewhat grainy texture and evidence of old cleaning. A few small lumps are noted as well, but much of this is confined to the obverse and we assume that this side was exposed to the elements for a time and later freshened up a bit. This would have happened long ago. We are aware of just 24 specimens from the original dies in white metal. In an effort to expand the analytical study of these medals, this one has been XRF tested for composition. It is approximately 75% tin and 23% lead, with traces of zinc, copper and iron.

From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier from Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.'s sale of the Dr. Paul Patterson Collection, Part I, December 1986, lot 131.

Estimate: $ 2500