1796 Castorland Medal. Copper, Original. W-9110, Breen-1059. MS-64 BN (PCGS). Reeded edge. 350 degrees, or 10 degrees counterclockwise of medal turn.
204.9 grains. Lustrous medium brown with rose and golden overtones. A small area of staining and surface scale is noted atop the reverse, near the canopy of the tree. Original dies, no evidence of die crack on the reverse, but extensive spalling near the jug handle. The die state and planchet finish of this piece clearly place it later in the striking order than the earliest originals, analogous to lot 4250 in our November 2020 E Pluribus Unum offering.
PCGS# 654.
From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova, March 2012.
Estimate: $2200
Price realized | 3'800 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 2'200 USD |