1790 George Washington ‘Manly’ Æ Medal. (48mm, 38.49 g, 12h). Original dies. Uncertain mint in Philadelphia, engraved by Samuel Brooks.CNG Feature Auction 117 United States Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
1790 George Washington ‘Manly’ Æ Medal. (48mm, 38.49 g, 12h). Original dies. Uncertain mint in Philadelphia, engraved by Samuel Brooks. GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA, bust of Washington in uniform facing left; FEB. 11./1732. in two lines below, BROOKS (engraver) on truncation of bust just below the epaulet / (Radiate sun)/GENERAL/OF THE/ AMERICAN ARMIES/1775./RESIGNED,/1783./PRESIDENT/OF THE/UNITED STATES/1789./(ornamental line) in twelve lines; in exergue, J. MANLY & C. 1790. Musante GW-10; Baker-61B. Dark reddish-brown surfaces. VF. Scarce. The first medal struck in America to honor George Washington. |