1776 (ca. 1860) Washington Before Boston Medal. U.S. Mint Gunmetal Dies. Bronzed Copper. Musante GW-09-US1, Baker-49, Julian MI-1. MS-63 BN (NGC).A second Choice Mint State example of this classic medal type in the United States Mints initial fabric. Glossy deep copper surfaces with smartly impressed features that are boldly to sharply defined throughout. Smooth and inviting in hand, a few faint obverse carbon flecks are all that seem to preclude an even higher grade.