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An extremely rare Martha Washington Test Piece struck on a clad Dime planchet sold in the Bowers and Merena Baltimore ANA Auction for $51,750. To date, this is the only known Martha Washington Test Piece on a Dime blank in private hands.
In the recent Heritage Auction at the Charlotte Mid-Winter ANA, a Martha Washington Half Test Piece struck on a clad Quarter planchet sold for $29,900. This piece is considered unique.
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