1781 Lieutenant Colonel William Washington at Cowpens Medal. Bronze. 46 mm. Betts-594, Adams and Bentley-11, Julian MI-8. Choice Mint State.,Edge marked CUIVRE with pointing hand, designating this as a Paris Mint strike produced circa 1845-1860. Light collaring mark near 5 oclock. Nice medium chocolate brown surfaces show subtle iridescent highlights in the pleasingly reflective fields. The visual appeal is very nice. This is an early striking from these dies, produced before any significant defects developed. Rare and appealing!The Howard B. Teich Collection.