VERY RARE 1865 Silver REVERSE LINCOLN NGC MS66 Medal GW-764 Baker-240 Lovett
28mm, silver, plain edge. High grade, uncirculated with nice surfaces. King-856, Baker-240, Cunningham 1-820S, Musante GW-764. Described by Musante as “Very Rare” = Only 2 to 7 pieces struck.
It is believed that the engraver took the issuer’s notation, “Reverse Lincoln,” too literally, much to the confusion and amusement of future numismatists. Rulau/Fuld attributed to William H. Key, though the obverse has been paired with several dies cut by George Hampden Lovett.
Obverse: Nude bust of Washington right-facing in center; “George” at left, “Washington” at right”; “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen” around.
Reverse: Left-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln in center; “Reverse” above, “Lincoln” below.
Condition: Please see photos. PCGS MS66 Uncirculated
Census: (1/0) Finest known
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