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1792 Eagle-on-Globe Quarter Dollar Electrotype, Judd-12, Pollock-14, MS60. ...
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$13,200.00
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Description
1792 Judd-12 Quarter Dollar
Electrotype of the Smithsonian Example
1792 Eagle-on-Globe Quarter Dollar Electrotype, Judd-12,
Pollock-14, MS60. 150.2 grains, 29 mm. This is a middle to
late-19th century electrotype, made from the genuine example in the
Smithsonian Institution. In addition to its importance as an
affordable alternative to a major rarity in American numismatics,
it is also an opportunity to acquire a representative of the
Smithsonian example that will never be offered for sale.Judd-12 is also known as the "1792 Wright Quarter" as it is believed that Joseph Wright was the engraver of the dies. A September 11, 1793 Mint memorandum indicates that Wright requested payment for "Two essays of a quarter dollar, cut by direction of David Rittenhouse, Esqr and presented to him."
An exceptional example, the surfaces show luster without flaws on either side. The seam and file marks are subtly visible around the edge. There is no evidence of lead showing through on either side.
Alan Weinberg's Commentary: This is a superb electrotype acquired from the Maurice Gould estate in Boston. The vast majority of even well-made electrotypes show the underlying lead with uneven, pebbly, and wavy surfaces. This specimen does not. I included this in my 1792 pattern collection as I simply could not afford a genuine specimen, let alone the mere opportunity to acquire a real specimen as it is so rare with two known and one of those in the Smithsonian Institution from which this piece was made. It is the finest electrotype of this pattern I have ever seen.
Ex: Maurice Gould.
From The Alan V. Weinberg Collection, Part I.
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Auction Info
2019 January 9 - 14 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1291 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2019
9th-14th
Wednesday-Monday
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