1783 (ca. 1860) Draped Bust Copper. Restrike. Musante GW-107, Baker-3, Vlack 17-L, W-10360. No Button. Copper. Engrailed Edge. Proof-65 BN (NGC).Beautifully toned in a blend of antique copper and autumn orange, this otherwise softly frosted Gem reveal glints of semi-reflectivity in the fields as the surfaces dip into a light. Fully struck and otherwise pristine, a faint spot in the left obverse field appears to be the only impediment to an even higher numeric grade. A premium quality example of this restrike issue, which Musante (2016) attributes to Australian medalist W.J. Taylor.Ex Winslet Collection.
