1789 (ca. 1792) Washington Born Virginia Copper. Legend Reverse. Musante GW-33, Baker-60, W-10730. Second Reverse. Copper. Fine-15 (PCGS). OGH.A particularly appealing example for both the type and assigned grade, this handsome piece exhibits a hard, satiny texture that is free of significant blemishes. Even under close inspection with a loupe we find only wispy handling marks and a trace of microgranularity, which features are easily forgiven. Softly defined in the centers, typical of a circulated example of this type, although Washingtons portrait is fully outlined and peripheral detail on both sides is quite sharp. A second opportunity for the Washingtoniana enthusiast to acquire a highly desirable example of this scarce and enigmatic type.
