1799 Middlesex, Washington Series; Wyon’s penny size medal, D&H 245bis, struck in copper. This variant plated in the original D&H added p.542. Very lovely example, dark but evenly toned with strong details for grade. Usually in white metal, this copper strike very rare+. The John Rose example sold at DNW November 2020 hammered at £600 in VF+. This piece, fine or better.
Rarity – RR+
UK Grade – Fine or better
US Grade – VF
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