August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
Part B: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part C: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 1: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 1:00 AM CEST
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Part 3: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part D: We, 14.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part 5: Th, 15.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part E: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Part 8: Mo, 19.08.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part G: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part H: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 8:00 PM CEST
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Part K: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 12: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Description
1789 Washington Inaugural Button. MEMORABLE ERA. Cobb-4, Albert WI-1A, DeWitt-GW 1789-4, Baker-1010. Brass. Extremely Fine.
33.9 mm. 94.60 grains. Shank intact, but bent. Exceptional quality and eye appeal for the type, all design elements are clearly rendered and sharp. The surfaces are a tad rough with micropitting, although far less so than typically seen. As well, there are no sizeable or otherwise significant marks. Blended antique brassy-gold and steely-charcoal color is a bit lighter on the front; the eye appeal is exceptional overall. As one of the very few dated Washington Inaugural buttons, this type stands apart from most of the others. The sentiment, "Memorable Era," is quite remarkable as well, and these buttons are always in strong demand. This one is far finer than most that we have handled over the years and is worthy of a strong premium.
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| Price realized | 2'400 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 1'200 USD |
