Undated William Pitt Repeal of the Stamp Act Medal. Restrike. Bronze. 40.2 mm. MS-64 BN (PCGS).A thoroughly appealing example with dominant reddish-copper patina to both sides. On the reverse we also note some mottling with lighter golden-brown. Fully struck with sharp definition to even the high points of Pitts portrait, a tiny mark on the cheek and a few well scattered carbon spots are all that seem to preclude a full Gem rating. Light obverse die rust along the base of the bust and in the area of Pingos signature, concentration of die finishing lines on the reverse at the letter D in PLEADED. Many originals of this type display a crack on the obverse through the letters GVL in GVLIELMVS that would eventually expand to cause the death of that die. Despite the fact that the Pitt token is the only Pitt or Stamp Act-related item in the <em>Guide Book</em>, there is a fascinating short series of medals, all listed by Betts, which mark Pitts role in handling this American crisis. One pleasure of building a multi-disciplinary collection is including medals such as this to build a wider historical -- and numismatic -- perspective. Collected alongside a more common (but typically more in demand) Pitt token, this medal offers a better portrait and a classically American legend.<p>
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