1796 (i.e. 1845-60) Castorland Medal. Copper, Original Dies, Restrike. W-9170, Breen-1065. MS-63 BN (PCGS). Edge marked CUIVRE with pointing hand. Medal turn.230.6 grains. Bright golden brown and olive with hints of rose. Somewhat hairlined, probably a bit polished long ago. Sharp and attractive, free of significant problems. Marked on the edge at 6 oclock. The right reverse has just begun to buckle, and a short crack is seen in the border bead above S of PARENS. The spalling at the jug handle is now extensive.<p>PCGS# 657.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jim King, April 2011.<p>
