Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 31 28 Aug 2019
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UNITED STATES. Washington and Jackson. Silver medal proof. 3.84 gm. 18 mm. Paquet. Spring 1862. Bust of George Washington right, P on truncation / Bust of Jackson left. Julian PR 29. Very Fine; old toning; neatly holed and with a scratch and rim ding at 10 reverse.
Julian lists a section of "Medallets and Similar Pieces" struck by the Philadelphia Mint, at times with privately owned dies. Anthony Paquet is listed as the engraver for many of them. Later issues were engraved by William Barber.