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Alan V. Weinberg comments: Silver. Engraved by John Reich. Julian CM 5, Betts 617, Baker 58. Superb silver proof engraved by John Reich (tiny R on GW shoulder), commissioned by Joseph Sansom in 1805 as 1 of a series of Sansom medals, struck on prior paid subscription by the Phila U.S. Mint in 1805. In its original silver case collar, Inside a silver cap case (an add'l 13.3 grms) engraved Medallic History of the American Revolution. Silversmith hallmark B & S inside case lid. Ex Pook & Pook, Pa antique auction house 6/16/11 lot 375. Prior to that a centuries- old Pa family who also auctioned a Presidency Relinquished silver similarly-cased Baker 71 Sanson/Reich original several yrs prior with Pook. The finest known Baker 58 silver of perhaps a total known population of 8-10 in silver with perhaps only 2-3 known in original cases. |
