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August 2014 ANA Auction - Session B 7 August 2014
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GREAT BRITAIN. Copper Electrotype Waterloo Medal, 1819 (1849).
140.7 mm. By Benedetto Pistrucci. (2) copper shells joined together over what is probably a lead core. After decades of work on the dies, it was eventually determined that the proper minting machinery for safe production did not exist. Examples were made through the electrotyping process, forming the two sides as thin copper shells. Some of these were made uniface and other joined together, as this one, to produce a traditional two-sided medal. In addition, some were cast in gutta percha, an early plastic-like material. Busts of the four allies encircled by allegorical and mythological images; Reverse: Equestrian figures of Willington and Blucher in Roman dress accompanied by winged Victory. Microscopic "PISTRUCCI" signature at bottom. Lacquered, with some tiny bubbles. Otherwise choice mahogany. MINT STATE.
140.7 mm. By Benedetto Pistrucci. (2) copper shells joined together over what is probably a lead core. After decades of work on the dies, it was eventually determined that the proper minting machinery for safe production did not exist. Examples were made through the electrotyping process, forming the two sides as thin copper shells. Some of these were made uniface and other joined together, as this one, to produce a traditional two-sided medal. In addition, some were cast in gutta percha, an early plastic-like material. Busts of the four allies encircled by allegorical and mythological images; Reverse: Equestrian figures of Willington and Blucher in Roman dress accompanied by winged Victory. Microscopic "PISTRUCCI" signature at bottom. Lacquered, with some tiny bubbles. Otherwise choice mahogany. MINT STATE.