1799 (ca. 1863) George Hampden Lovetts Third Series of Washington Medals. Fourth Washington Obverse - B. Franklin. Copper. 29 mm. Musante GW-546, Baker-205A. MS-63 BN (PCGS).Glossy deep steel brown surfaces. A very rare muling, one that we dont have records of handling in any metal in recent times. This type is called "Rare" by Musante in all three metals, with no indication as to mintage. However, we know that George Lovetts series of Washington medals and mulings described as GW-508 through GW-527 were struck in a standard quantity of 16 examples in copper. We see these medals on occasion, including a few in this sale. However, this one seems to have not appeared, suggesting that the mintage might be even smaller.From Presidential Coin and Antique Co.s Sale 58, August 1995, lot 1190. Collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included.
