White Metal Medal of Washington, George, United States, 1789–1797. 1935.83.8

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1935.83.8

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 28
    • Diameter (in mm): 42

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1789 - 1797

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1876
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: White Metal
  • Symbol: F.X. KOEHLER

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: E PLURIBUS UNUM|WASHINGTON 1776 1876 U.S. GRANT|CENTENNIAL
    • Type: Washington, l., Grant, r., standing by shield with eagle atop

    • Persname

    • Reverse

      • Legend: DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THHE UNITED STATES AS A MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST CENTURY OF LIBERTY
      • Type: words surrounded by wreath, star at top

    References

    Administrative History

    • Identifier: 1935.83.8
    • Lot: 1935.83
    • Department: Medals and Decorations
    • Collection: American Numismatic Society

    Rights

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