Does anyone have any info on this 1859 PRO PATRIA WASHINGTON MEDAL?

ThePennyLady

I acquired this interesting and beautifully toned medal a while back - does anyone have any information on the history of this medal, and perhaps the actual value?

Ahrensdad

I don't have any info to share on the medal, but wow, very nice. You always share the nicest copper. Thank you.

Andrew

Tdec1000

I will look it up in the Washington Token/Medal book when I get home. Looks very nice! Is it fer sale?

coindeuce

Made by G.H. Lovett of Philadelphia. Struck in Silver reeded edge, Copper plain edge or reeded edge, Bronze plain edge, and white metal plain or reeded edge. The Silver being the most scarce before the copper and then white metal and Bronze least scarce.

ThePennyLady

<< <i>Made by G.H. Lovett of Philadelphia. Struck in Silver reeded edge, Copper plain edge or reeded edge, Bronze plain edge, and white metal plain or reeded edge. The Silver being the most scarce before the copper and then white metal and Bronze least scarce. >>



Thank you for the information Coinduce. Is there any history behind why it was struck, and the significance of the year? Do you have an idea as to value?

(FYI, this medal is part of my personal collection and I have no plans to sell it, but thank you for asking.)

coindeuce

The Pro Patria medal was just one of many produced through out the 19th century by medalists who recognized the patriotic sentiment of the masses for the accomplishments of Washington in his personal life, military and political careers. It is no wonder that Washington was revered well beyond six decades after his death. His physical stature alone during his adult years was a remarkable sight to many who came in contact with him. In a relative sense, think of Shaquille O'Neal standing alongside the shortest, lightest player in the N.B.A.

llafoe

<< <i>The Pro Patria medal was just one of many produced through out the 19th century by medalists who recognized the patriotic sentiment of the masses for the accomplishments of Washington in his personal life, military and political careers. It is no wonder that Washington was revered well beyond six decades after his death. His physical stature alone during his adult years was a remarkable sight to many who came in contact with him. In a relative sense, think of Shaquille O'Neal standing alongside the shortest, lightest player in the N.B.A. >>



He was only an inch taller than me at 6'2"... you mean I could have been someone in the 18th century?

Nice medal... how big is it?

ThePennyLady

<< <i>Nice medal... how big is it? >>



It's about the size of a dollar, maybe a little larger.

coindeuce

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<< <i>The Pro Patria medal was just one of many produced through out the 19th century by medalists who recognized the patriotic sentiment of the masses for the accomplishments of Washington in his personal life, military and political careers. It is no wonder that Washington was revered well beyond six decades after his death. His physical stature alone during his adult years was a remarkable sight to many who came in contact with him. In a relative sense, think of Shaquille O'Neal standing alongside the shortest, lightest player in the N.B.A. >>



He was only an inch taller than me at 6'2"... you mean I could have been someone in the 18th century?

Nice medal... how big is it? >>



A 6'2" Caucasian adult man in Colonial America (circa 1752) was not an ordinary occurrence.