Washington medal/Baker 73b edited

coinkat · November 2, 2013 10:25PM

This is a 47mm white medal proof done in 1879- Even though it is dated 1797 and commemorates GW relinquishing the Presidency-

Any thoughts as to the value? This is a fairly attractive proof that would likely grade in the 63/64 range

Edited to 73 b- its not the a

Thanks

mmotx · November 2, 2013 10:32PM

Produced by Chapmans. If without spots, $250-$350 is about right. If spotted, $100-$150.

Zoins · November 3, 2013 1:09AM

Here's a photo and description of Baker-73a / Presidency Relinquished Medal in bronze:

<< <i>Rare “Sansom” Medal Variety

1797 Washington “Sansom” Medal in Bronze, Baker 73A, Choice Uncirculated.
Plain edge. 45.9 mm. Deep chocolate brown with appealing surfaces and a tiny rim bruise at the base of the reverse. Struck from the so-called “Third Dies” issued by the Chapman Brothers in 1879, patterned after the medal issued by Joseph Sansom in 1797 but in a larger format. This issue is popular because of the strong, handsome portrait of Washington. Impeccable quality and choice, problem-free surfaces. According to Rulau/Fuld, the dies were once in the possession of the famed numismatist, Joseph J. Mickley, and they are now in private hands, still in good condition. >>

Looks like a nice piece from new, copy dies by Samuel Hudson and Henry C. Chapman Jr. of Philadelphia.

keets · November 3, 2013 8:06AM

nice brown copper is beautiful to behold, but if encapsulation is your goal it probably won't due to the rim at five.

coindeuce · November 3, 2013 9:20AM

I have a B-73B also, acquired several years ago from Jonathan Kern. Will have to dig it out of the SDB to find out cost. You also might possibly find a record of sale of an example in one of the recent PCAC sales.

Zoins · November 3, 2013 11:15AM

It's cool that these were made in 1879. The ANS has a great bio on the Chapman brothers. SH was born in 1857 and Henry was born in 1859 so they would have been 22 and 20 years old respectively when they made these copies. They started collecting stamps by age 10 and worked for John W. Haseltine while in their teens, starting their own company in 1878, a year before these pieces were made.

I can see why the definition of YN ends at 18. Henry had his own company at 19!

Washington medal/Baker 73b edited

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