1797 (ca. 1816) Halliday Medal. White Metal. Musante GW-57, Baker-70. Ornamented Rims. EF-40 (PCGS). Light pewter gray surfaces exhibit plentiful marks, scratches and minor rim bumps. However, there is a considerable degree of sharpness remaining, consistent with the assigned grade. Trivial pesting is noted over Washingtons head and near the letter Y in PRESIDENCY on the reverse. While a bit handled, this remains a desirable entry in the Washington medal offerings here. The Halliday medal is a classic of the early medals and nice bronzes seem to be enjoying ever-increasing enthusiasm. It is much rarer in this composition. In fact, our online archives, including records back to 2005, show only three appearances of a white metal Halliday (not including this one), compared with nine examples in bronze. This one turned up in England (where it was struck) a few years ago and is likely making its first appearance in a major numismatic sale in the United States.