"1779" (post-1874) Henry Lee at Paulus Hook Medal. Original Obverse

"1779" (post-1874) Henry Lee at Paulus Hook Medal. Original Obverse, U.S. Mint Copy Reverse. Betts-575, Julian MI-5. Copper, Bronzed. MS-63 BN (NGC). 45.7 mm. Rich mahogany bronzed surfaces are typical of U.S. Mint productions in copper of this era. Nicely struck and well preserved, showing not just the fine details of Wright's obverse, but each of the relics of the die's survival and recovery: scattered rust, the substantial break, the raised file marks, and the ground repairs to the buckling behind the head. Choice and problem free, a nicer than usual specimen of this scarce restrike. Through 1904, just 66 bronze Lee medals were struck, including those with the blank reverse die and those struck with a new copy obverse die produced upon the failure of Wright's original obverse. The usual mintage given for this die marriage is a mere 35 pieces, which fits with its rarity in the market today. Provenance: From the Henry Mitchell Collection. Earlier ex Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.'s Arlie Slabaugh Collections sale, June 2001, lot 280; John Kraljevich, July 2009. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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