George Washington in Numismatics

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RB1026
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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 -



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

    Here is a Washington Funeral Medal struck in Silver.

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  • RB1026
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    Thanks N.E.R.! Yeah, how about that? 1k posts in "only" 10 years!! image



    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.
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  • BillJones
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    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.

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    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • keyman64
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    PCGS PR66

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    PCGS PR67

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    JH

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



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  • BillJones
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    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.

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    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • mirabela
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    Feelin' humble, as usual:

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  • keyman64
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    Stunning, Cardinal!!! imageimage
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  • NewEnglandRarities
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    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.

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  • NewEnglandRarities
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    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.

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  • msch1man
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    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)...



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    I made this from change I got at the Indian casino image
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  • ms70
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    Minted and circulated while George Washington was in office!



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  • JazzmanJAB
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    This is in rough shape, but I like it.

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  • golden
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    All are great pieces. My sister's birthday is today and so was my great aunt's.
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  • sparky64
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    Q. What year was GW born?



    A. Square root of 3.

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  • cointime
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    My Washington Type B/C Set

  • WillieBoyd2
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    George Washington was a Mason and the Masons are very proud of that.

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    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.

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  • CoinRaritiesOnline
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    1783 Draped Bust Restrike, Copper:

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    1783 Draped Bust Restrike, Silver:

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    1783 Draped Bust, with Button:

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  • CoinRaritiesOnline
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    1783 Draped Bust, No Button, Breen Plate Coin:

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  • joeykoins
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    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.image Happy Birthday George!

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  • RB1026
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    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.



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  • dogwood
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    We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
  • OAKSTAR
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    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • Coinscratch
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    @OAKSTAR said:

    Must be boring in jail 😂

  • OAKSTAR
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    @Coinscratch said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    Must be boring in jail 😂

    All I can do is look at coins all day! 🤣

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

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