“1783” (circa 1820) Washington Draped Bust Copper. Small Military Bust. Musante GW-109, Baker-4B, Breen-1201, Vlack 1-A. Copper. Engrailed edge. AU-50 (PCGS). 27.9 mm. 116.2 grains. Uniform deep olive brown with glossy surfaces and minimal handling marks, commensurate with the grade. Quite sharp and handsome. Just a couple of small spots are noted, along with some natural build up in the peripheral recesses. The advanced die state with a shattered obverse. Struck in coin-turn orientation. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection.
