1836 First Steam Coinage Medal. Julian MT-21. Mar 23/Feb 22 Date. Copper, Bronzed. Specimen-64 BN (PCGS).27 mm. Original dies. A most unusual example of the type, and for two reasons. First, the bronzing is so heavy that the surfaces present a deep orange-red color that is more dramatic on the obverse. We have seen only other specimen with this finish, the PCGS Specimen-66 example that realized $4,320 in our Spring 2024 Auction. Second, the reverse is double struck with appreciable spread between impressions discernible under a loupe. A few blushes of pale olive-gray tinting on the reverse seem to be the only impediments to an even higher grade. Intriguing!
Estimate: $2000
Price realized | 1'500 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 2'000 USD |