Medal - Washington Inaugural Centennial

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year1889
TypePersonality medal
CompositionNickel silver
Weight44.1 g
Diameter51.2 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain. There are two varieties. Douglas 7A - Radiant sun on reverse Douglas 8 - No radiant sun on reverse   Douglas-8 only 4-5 known to exist of the 18-20 struck   Rulau states that the radiant sun was placed on the reverse in error and was meant to
Period
NoticeGeorge Hampden Lovett
Reference(s) RulauWash2#Douglas-7A,
Obverse descriptionBust of Washington facing right.
Obverse letteringFIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEO PATRIÆQUE FIDELIS LOVETT
(Translation: Faithful to God and the country)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBrooklyn Bridge. Coat of arms of New York City over flags and wreath.
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL NEW YORK CITY 1789 - APRIL 30 - 1889 HÆC OLIM MEMINISSE JUVABIT
(Translation: It will help to remember this)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1889  - -
1889  - - 20
Catalog ID8321653350
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