Engraver
George Hampden Lovett
(1824-1894)
Centennial of George Washington Inauguration Medal
1889
Place madeUnited States, North America
Aluminum
Overall (diameter): 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
INV.3211
DescriptionAluminum struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of George Washington facing right with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse bears inscription within oak wreath: "CENTENNIAL/CELEBRATION/OF THE/INAUGURATION/OF/GEORGE WASHINGTON/FIRST PRESIDENT/OF THE/UNITED STATES/APRIL 30, 1789."MarkingsInscription: obverse, on bust truncation: "G.H.L."
ClassificationsMEDALS
