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R.7 Uncirculated Washington "Reverse" (Lincoln) Medal....
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Rare Uncirculated Washington
'Reverse' Medal, Baker-240C
R.7 Uncirculated Washington "Reverse" (Lincoln) Medal.
King-856, Baker-240C. White metal, plain edge, 28 mm, R.7. Obverse
bust of Washington facing right, GEORGE at left, WASHINGTON at
right, FIRST IN WAR / FIRST IN PEACE -- / AND FIRST IN / THE HEARTS
/ OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. Reverse head of Lincoln facing left, REVERSE
above, LINCOLN below, 13 stars at sides. This lustrous and rare
piece is lightly hairlined from cleaning and shows a few minor
contact marks, but still retains significant appeal.Although the reason for the REVERSE inscription is unclear, the Rulau-Fuld Medallic Portraits of Washington, centennial edition (1985), notes that Bowers believes that the inscription is merely the result of miscommunication--the die-engraver following a designer's sketches and believing that the "reverse" notation was part of the design.
Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #1100 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-18th
Wednesday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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