1805 Washington Eccleston Medal. Bronzed Copper. 75.9 mm. By Thomas Webb, for Daniel Eccleston. Musante GW-88, Baker-85. Mint State.A spectacular example of this impressive medal. Washingtons portrait, and the legends surrounding it, are enclosed in a halo of coppery red, serving to highlight all of the major elements on the obverse. The finish on the reverse is also exceptional, although without the halo effect. Variegated tones of mahogany, blue, gold and copper-red dominate the glossy surfaces. There are no significant nicks, scratches, edge bumps or other contact marks in evidence. The planchets for these large medals were, of necessity, cast, and specimens normally exhibit porous surfaces. That natural planchet porosity is present on this piece, but it is subdued and on first inspection, seemingly confined to the area around the upper torso of the Native American on the reverse, and does not interfere with the medals superior luster. The typical die crack at the center right of the reverse is present. Quaker eccentric Eccleston combined his admiration of Washington with his lifelong advocacy of Native American rights in this bold design, numbered among the finest early medallic portraits of Washington.