Engraver
Thomas Halliday
Depicted
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
Halliday Medal
1850-1880
Place madeUnited States, North America
Lead
Overall (diameter): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
INV.3228
DescriptionLead struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Washington facing right with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES." Reverse shows pedestal draped in American flag with crossed sword and fasces atop, intertwined with laurel branches; legend: "COMMISSION RESIGNED: PRESIDENCY RELINQUISHED."; in exergue: "1797."MarkingsInscription: obverse, on bust truncation: "HALLIDAY S."
ClassificationsMEDALS
