Circa 1793 Washington Success Token. Small Size. Musante GW-44, Baker-267B, Breen-1289 var. Copper, tinned. Reeded edge. AU-50 (PCGS). Though we are fairly confident that deeply toned brass examples of this issue have been mistakenly identified as copper in the past, we are cataloging this as copper based on the deep brown surfaces that dont seem to suggest anything else. This said, only an XRF test would reveal this with certainty, and this also might be a deeply and deceptively patinated brass one. Clearly tinned, with perhaps about 35% of the original applied surface still present on both sides. Evenly struck, glossy and quite pleasing. Whether copper or brass, this is a rare variant as few are seen tinned. Just a couple of tiny scratches and nicks will be seen under magnification, as will a few tiny flecks of green in the reverse recesses. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Purchased from Tom Rinaldo, May 2009.
