GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES
1789
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Recreation of John Dunsmore’s 1914 oil painting, “Washington Inspecting the First Coins.” Martha Washington with lorgnette in hand, sitting before a tray of silver coins held by Henry Voight. In the distinguished group around her are President Washington; his Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson; and Treasury Secretary and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Tobias Lear, private secretary to the President, watches David Rittenhouse, newly appointed Mint Director, offer a coin from the tray for the First Lady’s inspection. Adam Eckfeldt surveys the proceedings from his post at the coining press
Reverse lettering
UNITED STATES MINT
PHILADELPHIA
1792-1971
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Director, offer a coin from the tray for the First Lady’s inspection. Adam Eckfeldt surveys the proceedings from his post at the coining press Script: Latin Lettering: UNITED STATES MINT PHILADELPHIA 1792-1971 Edge Plain Mint United States Mint of Phil
