Depicted
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
Early Republic coin
1870
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
INV.3213
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Washington facing right with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON/BORN FEB.11.1732.DIED.dc.21.1799." Reverse has caduceus, crossed cannon and fasces, and scroll within central circle; three concentric lines of legend text around: "GENL. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES RESIGND. THE COMMD. 1783:/ELECD. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 +/RESIGNED THE PRESIDENCY 1796 +."MarkingsInscription: obverse, in bust truncation, at left: "WYON"
ClassificationsMEDALS
