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Presidential and Political
The Unity States pieces were struck about 1820 but backdated
to 1783. The Baker 1A discovery token was purchased by James
King in a December 1972 Harmer-Rooke auction. The token
then appeared as lot # 42 in Heritage Gallery’s 2007 Milwaukee
ANA sale where it was offered in an NGC Slab graded XF-45.
When it was offered in the Heritage Sale, the cataloger noted
that “The magnificent John Ford collection did not include an
example of this variety, and we believe that it remains unique.” It
realized an impressive $17,250.00!
The example offered here is now only the second known of this
variety. This is an impressive statement when one considers that
the collecting and cataloging of Washington pieces has been
going on for over 200 years and that the first discovery of this
variety came 150 years after it was first struck. It’s rarity has
surely stood the test of time. The question of valuation is a tough
one. The Heritage specimen, three grades higher and considered
unique, brought $17,250.00 We believe that a very conservative
value of this newly discovered second piece in lower condition
would be in the $2500-3500.00 range. However, if two collectors
decide to tango, we would not be surprised to see it bring a much
higher!
170.
ECCLESTON MEDAL, 1805.
Baker 85. 76mm. Bronze.
Pennsylvania. Rare - the first we have encountered. (F)
168.
HK-UNLISTED.
DANIEL
CHESTER
FRENCH
REMEMBRANCE TOKEN, 1932.
37.3mm. Bronze.
Daniel Chester French, Sc. (MACO). Unc. Obverse: Same
as on HK 667. Rx: Inscription in 8 lines: A/ TOKEN IN/
REMEMBRANCE OF/ DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH/
NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY/ FEBRUARY 10, 1932/
MEDALLIC ART COMPANY/ NEW YORK.
The obverse of this piece is the same design as appears on
French’s Completion of the Catskill Aqueduct Medals. The
design was also adopted by MACO for use as their logo. (F-G)
Lot 167
Lot 168 (reduced)
PRESIDENTIALAND POLITICAL
GEORGE WASHINGTON
169.
ONLY THE SECOND KNOWN EXAMPLE OF BAKER
1A.
Baker 1A; Breen 1187; Vlack 27-X. 27.3mm. Copper.
ANACS VG-10. What appears to be scratches on the reverse are
actually scratches on the holder. Obverse with a draped bust
of Washington left, WASHINGTON AND INDEPENDENCE
1783 around. The reverse is more or less a copy of the large
cent reverses of 1793 to1807. UNITY STATES OF AMERICA
with the wreath showing 16 leaves on the left and 19 on the right,
with a triple leaf opposite the F of OF.
Lot 169
Lot 170 (reduced)