1776 (ca. 1860) Washington Before Boston Medal. First U.S. Mint Issue. Gunmetal Dies. Bronze. 67.2 mm. Musante GW-09-US1, Baker-49, Julian MI-1. Specimen-62 (PCGS). This is a handsome dark chocolate-bronze specimen with glossy surfaces overall. There are a few stray marks scattered about, but no significant surface distractions or edge nicks. A slight undulated texture in the fields is characteristic of these early U.S. Mint dies, as are swirling die finishing lines across the portrait and in the reverse field. This is the first iteration of this famous medal produced in the United States Mint. Sure to appeal to both Washingtoniana collectors and those specializing in Comitia Americana medals.
