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Original dies. Copper, bronzed. Uncirculated. J.NA.16, L.29, N.35. 2,261.1 gns. 64.8 mm.
5.4 - 5.6 mm. thick. No witness line. Silvered, apparently early, now darkly toned on the
obverse with a matte appearance. The first such the cataloguer remembers seeing. The
obverse is a mottled combination of light and darker gray, while the reverse is an even
and attractive pale gray and gold. The silvering is nearly complete on both sides, and is
unbroken on the rims and edge. Perfect die states. Two step rim as on the silver
Macdonough above.Ex Wayte Raymond Estate.
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