1860 U.S. Mint Cabinet Medal. Musante GW-241, Baker-326, Julian MT-23. Silver. Specimen-62 (PCGS). 60 mm. Exceptionally attractive for the assigned grade, both sides are handsomely toned in dominant olive-gray patina. Direct lighting calls forth iridescent undertones of cobalt blue and rose-apricot, as well as a semi-prooflike finish. Sharply to fully struck throughout, we note that only wispy handling marks define the grade. A Mint Cabinet medal is a must have for any serious Washingtoniana collector, and above average silver examples such as this never go wanting for enthusiastic bidding.
