Circa 1789 Washington Before Boston medal. First Paris Mint issue. First Issued “Original” Obverse / First Issued “Original” Reverse. Musante GW-09-P1, Baker-47B. Bronze. Plain Edge. Extremely Fine.69.0 mm, 2521.0 grains. A small suspension loop neatly inset in the edge at 12:00, with an original jump ring attached, neither of which is included in the diameter measurement given. Glossy dark chocolate brown surfaces are fairly uniform and quite attractive for a piece that has seen a bit of handling. Faint mahogany mottling is evident in the fields and the highlights of the design features are lighter chestnut brown throughout. Moderately heavy patination is noted through the legends and interior recesses, but this just accentuates the visual affect of the otherwise glossy surfaces. The eye appeal is really very nice overall and surface marks are generally small and evenly distributed. One slightly larger but shallow one is noted in the field over the officers’ heads, yet even it is appropriate for the grade. A gentle bulge in the reverse field as usually seen on originals. Some of the small spalling lumps that are also standard on this obverse die have been carefully minimized, likely very long ago, but this has little affect on the overall quality or aesthetic. A most handsome example for the grade, and an immensely desirable historical medal in just about any state. This piece, with its added hanger and European provenance (beyond that of the Paris Mint) must have an interesting story to tell!<p>From the Collection of Marc McDonald. Earlier ex Fritz Rudolf Kunker, Sale 194, lot 2719; John Kraljevich, November 2011.
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