1796 Castorland Medal. Silver, Original. W-9100, Breen-1058. MS-63 (PCGS). Reeded edge. Coin turn.
231.4 grains. Another exceptionally nice Castorland in silver. Lively gold toning hugs the peripheries, surrounding lustrous and reflective deep silver gray interiors. Nicely struck and well centered, some hairlines apparent on both sides, a gathering of little contact marks are seen in the right reverse field. The die state is a bit more advanced on this piece than on the previous lot, with spalling lines radiating out from the jug handle into the lower right reverse field. Exceptionally attractive and well preserved, a choice Mint State Castorland medal makes for a prime addition to an advanced cabinet of early Americana.
PCGS# 653.
PCGS Population: 4, 7 finer (MS-64).
From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from McCawley and Grellman's 9th Annual C4 Convention sale, November 2003, lot 653.

Estimate: $7000