1783 (ca. 1860) Washington Draped Bust Copper. Restrike. Musante GW-107, Baker-3, Vlack 17-L, W-10360. No Button. Copper. Engrailed Edge. Proof-66+ BN (NGC). Beautifully toned in golden-brown, direct lighting calls forth not only iridescent undertones of lilac-gray and salmon pink, but also remnants of original mint orange color around the peripheries. Appreciably reflective in the fields, the design elements are fully impressed with a soft satin texture. A premium quality example of this restrike issue, which Musante (2016) attributes to Australian medalist W.J. Taylor.
