1783 Franklin and Washington, Peace of 1783. Silver. 40.3 mm. 543.5 grains. By Jacob Reich. Betts-617, Fuld FR.M.UN.3, Julian CM-5, Witham-12, Baker-58, Greenslet GM-92. Rarity-7. Prooflike Choice Mint State.；An exceptional, virtually Gem-quality example of this very rare medal. Both sides exhibit full, deep mirror brilliance. This piece is richly toned in olive-gray and antique gold patina with iridescent undertones of blue, rose, purple and russet. Nearly pristine, the few wispy hairlines present are trivial when taken in conjunction with the overall stellar quality of this piece. Sharply struck, even the presence of the major United States cities of the day can be discerned on the map at the base of the reverse. This is a very rare type with only a handful of examples known, the present specimen one of just six piece positively accounted for as of our (Stacks) May 2006 Ford XIV sale. Finer than the Steinberg and LaRiviere specimens, and worthy of a strong premium, as such.；Ex F.C.C. Boyd estate; our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford,. Jr. Collection, Part XIV, May 2006, lot 340. Lot tag included.
