Washington Before Boston medal. Sixth Paris Mint issue(mid-20th century?). First Issued Obverse (In Repaired State) / Fourth Issued Reverse. Musante GW-09-P5, Baker-Unlisted. Cornucopia and 2ARGENT on edge. Silver. Mint State.<p>68.6 mm, 2925.5 grains. Satiny light steel gray with traces of gold close to the rims. The surface treatment, as made, seems to have included a gentle burnishing and then etching or sandblasting, giving it a fine satin texture with microscopic distortions on the edges of the motifs. As noted by our consignor, “this piece has a distinctly modern appearance but Musante states after 1930 new dies were used with the edge showing a ‘wing, owl or fish with the word ARGENT or BRONZE.’” These dies are clearly the same as those used on others of this issue, but we suspect that this medal is of later vintage than 1930.<p>From the Collection of Marc McDonald. Earlier ex Presidential Coin and Antique, December 2005, lot 244<p>
