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Washington Draped
GOLDSAINT
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The # one coin in its class sold yesterday on Ebay, a 1783 Washington Draped Bust Proof 66 PCGS
slabbed coin. It was the only one ever graded this high. I have a great close up if someone can tell me how to post a picture on these darn messages.
slabbed coin. It was the only one ever graded this high. I have a great close up if someone can tell me how to post a picture on these darn messages.
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Im the one who won that Washington Drape and I have no idea of what I have one...I just loved it for the design (especially the reverse) and beautiful preservation of it. I would appreciate it if anyone could give me its history or point me in the right direction.....Thanks, Mike
You got a one of a kind! This is truely one of the most beautiful pieces I have seen. I think it is every collectors dream to own the number one coin in its class. It was everything I could do not to bid, and my wife had to tie my hands up to keep me away from the computer, congrats great coin!
Thanks. Since I dont do drugs or chase women anymore and I dont have a wife to tether me down, Im able to spend my discretionary income as desired...LOL. Have a nice day...Mike
Special thanks to Cecil, Mike
Cameron Kiefer
Notes:
"Originals" were struck in copper, "Restrikes" were struck in copper and silver.
The "Original" 1783 Draped Bust Washington tokens were probably struck around 1820 by Thomas Ingram in Birmingham, England. After purchasing the hubs and other material from the defunct Soho Mint in 1848, W.S. Lincoln produced the restrikes from new dies in London. Both plain and engrailed edge varieties of the restrikes exist. Some experts believe the plain edge restrikes were produced first, around 1850, and engrailed edge restrikes around 1860. The originals have the small date and the restrikes the large date. There are also differences in the size and style of the lettering and punctuation. The borders of the originals are wider than the restrikes. The restrikes are also about 20-30% heavier, at about 150 grains. The restrikes were also struck in Proof format and can generally be found in Choice Uncirculated condition. It is rare to see Originals in conditions above Extremely Fine.