Washington Before Boston medal. Second Philadelphia Mint issue (ca. 1890-1910). Musante GW-09-US2, Baker-49B. Plain edge. Bronze. Choice About Uncirculated. <p>67.9 mm, 2288.3 grains. Light olive bronze with some faded mahogany tones in the recesses. Gentle blue, violet and green iridescence is mottled through the reflective fields. A few tiny marks include a very faint reverse scratch mentioned only for the sake of accuracy. Nice reflectivity and eye appeal. This is from a later state of the dies than seen on the medal in the previous lot. A small spalling pattern has developed on the upper portion of the hind leg of Washington’s horse. A tiny lump has also formed at the top of the letter I in FUGATIS.<p>From the Collection of Marc McDonald.
