1799 (ca. 1862) Equestrian Washington - Born, Died Medal. By Robert Lovett, Jr. Musante GW-547, Baker-158. Silver. MS-64 (NGC).29 mm. Richly toned prooflike surfaces with the most vivid colors reserved for viewing with the aid of direct lighting. One of just 10 said to have been struck in silver, according to W. Elliot Woodward writing in his November 1862 sale. This one is quite a bit nicer than the Baker specimen sold in our November 2019 sale.From the Martin Logies Collection. Earlier ex Virgil Brand; our (Stacks) sale of the Norweb Collection, November 2006, part of lot 2119.
