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1790 Silver Medal GW-10 - The Manly Medal

Strike Type
1790 Silver Medal GW-10 - The Manly Medal

Coin Details

Year
1790
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Samuel Manly (commissioner)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
48mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$48,000 • AU55 • 01-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

A silver (AR) striking of the celebrated Manly Medal (GW-10) from 1790. Silver versions of the Manly Medal are extremely rare and represent premium strikings intended for presentation or distinguished collectors. The medal honors Washington with a portrait obverse and a reverse commemorating the British evacuation of Boston. Silver Manly Medals are among the most valuable and prestigious Washington medals.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Silver Manly Medals are among the rarest Washington medals.

Cross References

Baker 61A; Musante GW-10

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