(1839) Gold Medal Betts-593, Morgan at Cowpens

Coin Details

Auction Record

$960,000 SP63 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

Betts-593 in gold (AV) dated 1839 is an extraordinary precious-metal striking of the Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Comitia Americana medal. This gold version, produced well after the original 1781 Congressional authorization, represents the ultimate expression of the Morgan medal in the most precious metal available. The 1839 date places this during the early Victorian period when American numismatic collecting was becoming established and wealthy collectors desired gold versions of the celebrated Revolutionary War medals. The Battle of Cowpens remained one of the most revered American military victories, and Morgan's tactical genius was studied at military academies worldwide. Gold Comitia Americana medals are among the rarest and most valuable objects in American numismatics, produced in tiny quantities for the most discriminating collectors or as presentation pieces. This gold Morgan at Cowpens medal represents the pinnacle of Revolutionary War medallic commemoration.

Rarity Notes

Gold (AV) striking of the Morgan at Cowpens medal. 1839 production. Extremely rare. Among the most valuable Comitia Americana pieces.

Cross References

Betts-593; PCGS #898143