George Washington in Numismatics

RB1026 · February 22, 2016 4:45AM

In honor of the anniversary of George Washington's birth, let's see your favorite numismatic items featuring the "Father of Our Country"!

I'll start off with my favorite piece, which also just happens to be my avatar -

NewEnglandRarities · February 22, 2016 5:02AM

A good thread RB1026 and a perfect thread to start for your 1000th post!

Here is a Washington Funeral Medal struck in Silver.

RB1026 · February 22, 2016 5:54AM

Thanks N.E.R.! Yeah, how about that? 1k posts in "only" 10 years!!

Btw....GREAT medal!! I'm a bit of a G.W. fanatic so I am really looking forward to seeing what sorts of things everyone posts. Yours is an outstanding start and a really nice piece.

baddogss · February 22, 2016 6:19AM

BillJones · February 22, 2016 6:33AM

You beat me to it on the Washington Before Boston medal ...

This piece was issued to mark the opening of the U.S. and other coins exhibit at the Philadelphia Mint.

keyman64 · February 22, 2016 6:35AM

PCGS PR66

PCGS PR67

Eagleguy · February 22, 2016 6:48AM

bolivarshagnasty · February 22, 2016 7:12AM

You beat me to it EagleGuy. Just bought one of those recently. Eagle looks like it's on steroids.

BillJones · February 22, 2016 7:37AM

At the beginning of the Civil War all of the U.S. Mint employees had to take a loyalty oath. This issued this piece to celebrate that. Many people think the real reason for issuing this piece was that Washington items were hot among collectors and this gave the mint an excuse to issue another one. As 19th century medals go, this one is common in bronze with 808 pieces struck.

mirabela · February 22, 2016 9:17AM

Feelin' humble, as usual:

cardinal · February 22, 2016 9:22AM

keyman64 · February 22, 2016 9:25AM

Stunning, Cardinal!!!

NewEnglandRarities · February 22, 2016 9:33AM

Excellent examples Cardinal!

Since you posted the C.C. Wright Declaration of Independence Medal, I figured I would add this piece. It is a wonderfully made electrotype of the C.C. Wright medal. Not as rare of course as the original, but still a very difficult piece to find in nice condition.

NewEnglandRarities · February 22, 2016 9:35AM

Another one of my favorite Washington pieces, the Washington Small Eagle, based on really the simplicity of the die. This one was from a collection assembled in the late 60s-early 70s and we were only the second owners since then. It graded PCGS MS64.

msch1man · February 22, 2016 10:10AM

NER-Beautiful Washington Small Eagle Cent. Much more modest condition (XF45), but here's my Large Eagle (one of my favorite coins in my collection)...

TopographicOceans · February 22, 2016 10:29AM

I made this from change I got at the Indian casino

CommemKing · February 22, 2016 10:33AM

ms70 · February 22, 2016 11:00AM

Minted and circulated while George Washington was in office!

coindeuce · February 22, 2016 11:11AM

JazzmanJAB · February 22, 2016 11:30AM

This is in rough shape, but I like it.

golden · February 22, 2016 11:33AM

All are great pieces. My sister's birthday is today and so was my great aunt's.

LotsoLuck · February 22, 2016 11:41AM

sparky64 · February 22, 2016 12:08PM

sparky64 · February 22, 2016 12:10PM

Q. What year was GW born?

A. Square root of 3.

david3142 · February 22, 2016 12:44PM

cointime · February 22, 2016 1:42PM

WillieBoyd2 · February 22, 2016 1:49PM

George Washington was a Mason and the Masons are very proud of that.

George Washington Masonic Memorial Medallion, Alexandria Virginia

Obverse:
George Washington standing, wearing Masonic apron, holding hat in left hand and right hand on altar
PRESIDENT / WORSHIPFUL MASTER / WASHINGTON
Reverse:
Masonic Memorial building and Masonic Compass and Square emblem
WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL ALEXANDRIA / MAY 2, 1932
© (Copyright) B. B. B. & Co. (Manufacturer)
Brass, 32mm, 10.45gm
The token was manufactured by the Bailey Banks & Biddle Company (BBB) of Philadelphia.
The company was founded in 1878 and made jewelry, silverware, and military medals.

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 22, 2016 1:53PM

1783 Draped Bust Restrike, Copper:

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 22, 2016 1:56PM

1783 Draped Bust Restrike, Silver:

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 22, 2016 2:13PM

1783 Draped Bust, with Button:

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 22, 2016 2:17PM

1783 Draped Bust, No Button, Breen Plate Coin:

BG · February 22, 2016 3:37PM

joeykoins · February 23, 2016 2:49AM

It's funny. The same year Washington first came out with it's quarters, (1932) it's the same year that my father was born. The 1932S and 1932D are two under-rated coins for being the first Washingtons.

Happy Birthday George!

RB1026 · February 23, 2016 3:04AM

Wow! This thread has turned into a virtual G.W. museum. Fantastic pieces everyone!

Though this commem is very common, I've always liked the portrayal of Washington on horseback.