1797 (ca. 1805) Sansom Medal. Presidency Relinquished. Original Dies, Early Impression. By John Reich. Musante GW-58, Baker-71B, Julian PR-1. White Metal. Specimen-62 (PCGS). 40.5 mm. 358.1 grains. Deep gray on the high points and rims from a gentle pesting that extends through the fields, but somewhat more lightly so. This is fairly uniform and without the unsightly eruptions that are sometimes seen. The recesses largely remain brilliant and prooflike, serving to accentuate the design nicely. Fairly pleasant overall, and a worthwhile example of this early U.S. Mint medal in this fragile composition. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
