White Metal Medal of Washington, George, United States, 1732–1799. 1949.65.127

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1949.65.127

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.305
    • Diameter (in mm): 18

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1732 - 1799

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1829
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: White Metal

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799
    • Type: bust 3/4 to left

    • Persname

    • Reverse

      • Legend: GEN. OF THE / AMERICAN ARMIES / 1775. / RESIGD. THE COMD. / 1783. / ELECTED PRES. / U.S. 1789
      • Type: inscription in seven lines

    References

    Administrative History

    • Identifier: 1949.65.127
    • Lot: 1949.65
    • Department: Medals and Decorations
    • Collection: American Numismatic Society

    Rights

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