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Lot 365: c. 1860 Washington US Shield Medal

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Lot  365: c. 1860 Washington US Shield Medal
<b>Washington Medals</b><hr><b>c. 1860 Washington 'US Shield' Medal in Copper, Baker 143A, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.</b>
28 mm. Dies by G.H. Lovett. Rich, red-orange colorations and bright, reflective surfaces. Obv: Draped bust of Washington his name to either side. Rev: Crossed laurel branches above and below, a shield at center. 'BORN 1732 / DIED 1799' above and below the shield. Although dated 1799, this piece was probably issued in the 1860Õs. From the F.C.C. Boyd collection.