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1799 Washington Funeral Urn Medal Fine12 Holed Uncertified.

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1799 Washington Funeral Urn Medal Fine12 Holed Uncertified.
1799 Washington Funeral Urn Medal Fine12 Holed Uncertified.<p>Silver. Baker-166A. 151.4 grains. An attractive medal with even, light gray color. There are a few tiny nicks on the reverse and a tiny planchet lamination on both the obverse and reverse. None of these detract from the desirability of this historic and rare medal. Fuld notes at least six different die marriages, but estimates only 25-40 reported specimens among all varieties (not that anyone collects such a rare medal by die variety). Only two specimens are known unholed. The rest were holed when issued to be worn for the Boston funeral observances in February, 1800. The dies were engraved by Jacob Perkins, who had also engraved many dies for Massachusetts state coppers and was soon to be an important innovator in banknote engraving.Ex: E.M. Rhodes Sale (Heritage, 12/83), lot 37.From the David Bruce Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.