Undated (ca. 1865) Washington Star Medal. Copper. 32 mm. Musante GW-272, Baker-97A. MS-64 RB (PCGS).An attractive example of this visually striking design that leaves no question as to its theme--simply to glorify Washington. The obverse retains faded orange red with blue and mahogany overtones while the reverse has taken on a distinctive greenish olive hue. Sharply executed, as always seen. The Norweb example, graded point higher but with fully brown surfaces, brought $660 in our March 2018 sale.From our (Coin Galleries) sale of December 2008, part of lot 1690. Lot tag and collector envelope included.
