1790 Manly Medal. Original. Musante GW-10, Baker-61A. White Metal. VF Details--Holed (PCGS).49 mm. Light steel-gray with a tinge of olive overall. Shallow edge bruises and numerous small and moderate size marks are scattered about on both sides, but there is plenty of bold definition to the central design elements that is easily appreciated even upon first glance. Areas of softness at the peripheries are noted, as is a ragged, if tiny hole at 12 oclock on the obverse that explains the PCGS qualifier. A bit rough overall, but since we are aware of just 24 white metal impressions from the original dies, specialist collectors have little choice when it comes to representing this Musante number in this composition. This one certainly deserves consideration.
