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(1805) Eccleston Medal. Bronze, Baker-85, GW-88, SP64 PCGS....
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Description
(1805) Eccleston Bronze Medal, SP64
Baker-85, GW-88; Secret Marks
From the Baker Collection
(1805) Eccleston Medal. Bronze, Baker-85, GW-88, SP64 PCGS.
This example shows "Eccleston's Secret Marks" that are also found
on several other examples. The tiny punch marks are located next to
the designer's name on the obverse, in the exergue below the Indian
on the reverse, and next to the Indian's right (facing) arm.
Several bronze medals and all known fire-gilt examples have
identical marks in the same location. With one medal presented
directly to Thomas Jefferson and still at Monticello today, the
conclusion that Eccleston personally marked these pieces is sound.
This Choice Mint State example features exceptional mahogany
surfaces with reflective fields. All of the design elements are
bold. This is a late die state piece with a curved die crack right
of the standing Indian.Ex: William Spohn Baker (bequeathed 11/15/1897); Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Stack's Bowers, 11/2019), lot 20076.
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 528684)
Auction Info
2025 January 14 - 19 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1380 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2025
14th-19th
Tuesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 25
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