Lot 90
(1796) Castorland Medal. Silver restrike. SEGS graded Proof 64"Cornucopia/3 OR" Edge, 314.3 Grains. A rare and seldom offered example of this restrike medal in gold. We are not sure when this was coined, but T. Harrison Garrett purchased a similar restrike in gold in 1883. The SEGS holder notes this has the "Cornucopia/3 OR" on the edge, implying it was struck after 1880 but before 1900 when the edge symbols were dropped (see Breen's Encyclopedia). Proof restrikes made after 1900 have a matte finish, as compared with the brilliant finish seen here. Breen #1069, and he notes the gold examples are "rare". Boldly struck throughout, without any signs of weakness whatsoever in the design elements. The surfaces of this particular example are very clean, with no real signs of contact aside from faint hairlines. Bright and lustrous, and we note a couple of minor specks which may help identify this coin and link it to past sales, one is located at the left foot of F in FRANCO, and another is above the L in COLONIA. A majestic example of this sought-after medal that will certainly please the specialist.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
From the Paul Arthur Norris Collection. A similar example in the Garrett Collection realized $1,100 back in October of 1980.
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