White Metal Medal of Washington, George, Boston, MA, 1752–1752. 0000.999.38499

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.38499

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 15.17
    • Diameter (in mm): 30.8

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1752
  • Material: White Metal

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 23, 1752
    • Type: Houdon-style bust to right.

    • Persname

    • Reverse

      • Legend: W.H. DOUHERTY MOUNDSVILLE VA. inscription CO.I. / 3D REG. / VA. VOL
      • Type: Hand-punched lettering.

    References

    Administrative History

    • Identifier: 0000.999.38499
    • Lot: 0000.999
    • Department: Medals and Decorations
    • Collection: American Numismatic Society

    • Provenance

      • Saltus, J. Sanford

    Description

    Civil War "Dog Tag," not holed. Virginia unit? CSA or USA?

    Subjects

    • Category: Civil War

    Rights

    • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
    • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
    • Rights: No Copyright - United States