Circa 1860 U.S. Mint Washington Cabinet medal. Musante GW-241, Baker-326A, Julian MT-23. Copper, Bronzed. SP-61 (PCGS).59.5 mm. Reddish light mahogany bronze with some golden olive highlights on the highest areas of relief. A bit handled with numerous small marks and fine scratches. Still satisfying, all things considered, and a very early die state with bold definition of Paquet’s name and other elements that weakened with the aging and prolonged use of the dies.Ex William Spohn Baker Collection, to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania by bequest, November 15, 1897.
