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1000 MS MS61 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1000 MS MS61 NGC
<B>1965 (1759 dated) Martha Washington Quarter-Sized Medalet, Judd-2116, Pollock-2082, Low R.7, MS61 NGC. 5.7 grams.</B></I> The obverse has a portrait of Martha Washington facing right, while the reverse shows a view of Mount Vernon. Struck in cupronickel-copper (multi-layer composite). Struck from the so-called "nonsense dies" as the legends lack any mention of a denomination. The ninth edition of Judd (page 284) states that "although various metals were used, only cupro-nickel clad is confirmed to exist." The USPatterns.com website has even more to say about this particular pattern: "It is believed to be the first metallurgical trials using the current cupro-nickel clad planchets. The Martha Washington obverse was designed by Edward R. Grove and the reverse is by Philip Fowler. There are 6 examples in the Smithsonian embedded in two blocks of blue lucite along with J2101/P2081 and J2134/P2083." A satiny and suitably struck example with light gold toning and faint clashmarks on each side. The variety without Edward R. Grove's initials beneath the shoulder. A rare opportunity to acquire this legitimate test striking from 1965. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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