(1872) Medalet JAB-M9 White Metal, Kline Washington-Jefferson Holed

Coin Details

Auction Record

$132 AU58 06-23-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

This white metal medalet cataloged as JAB-M9 is a holed example of the Washington-Jefferson muling struck by George Kline from Bolen's dies. The hole indicates this piece was carried as a pocket piece, watch fob, or pendant — a common nineteenth-century practice when small medals served as personal keepsakes or expressions of patriotic sentiment. The holing provides evidence of contemporary use, adding social history to the numismatic artifact. This piece shares the same JAB-M9 die combination as its unholed counterpart (PCGS #669126), pairing Washington and Jefferson portrait dies. The white metal composition was well suited to carrying pieces due to its relatively soft and lightweight nature. PCGS catalogs holed examples separately from intact specimens, recognizing the condition difference and distinct collecting appeal of pieces bearing evidence of personal use.

Rarity Notes

Holed example of a Kline striking from Bolen dies. The hole confirms contemporary use. Trades at a discount to intact specimens.

Cross References

PCGS #783663; JAB-M9; Kline striking, holed