Circa 1849 Birth Centennial medal by C.C. Wright. Second reverse. Wright and Bale mark partly effaced from die. Musante GW-128, Baker-75A. Bronze. MS-63 BN (PCGS).45.0 mm. 755.6 grains. Deep mahogany bronze with the central reverse field a bit more reddish tan which nicely accentuates the legend. Glossy surfaces with subtle reflectivity in the fields. A trace of very light apparent oxidation is noted on the upper obverse. Double struck on the reverse with more than the usual rotation between strikes evident upon close study. Quite attractive overall, and perhaps just a little nicer than usually seen.Ex William Spohn Baker Collection, to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania by bequest, November 15, 1897.
