1781 John Eager Howard at Cowpens Medal. Original Paris Mint Striking. By Pierre Simon DuVivier. Adams-Bentley 12, Betts-595, Julian MI-9. Bronze. Plain Edge. Specimen-62 (PCGS).46 mm. This is an exceptionally well preserved and attractive early striking from the original dies. Both sides are evenly patinated in handsome reddish-copper and autumn-brown. The surfaces exhibit a smooth, hard, satiny texture that is undisturbed by significant blemishes. Fully struck with exceptional eye appeal. In addition to extensive evidence of die rust at the upper obverse border outside the letters EDIT in PEDITUM, this piece shows additional die rust pits on the reverse above and below the letters IS in VIRTUTIS. A highly desirable example of this popular Comitia Americana medal, one of the few originals in the series that can be somewhat readily obtained.
