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Medal: George Washington (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The medal "George Washington (reverse)" by an unknown artist features a bronze-colored, circular medal with a raised edge. The medal depicts a bust of George Washington on a columned base, surrounded by a rope-like border. The top of the medal bears the inscription "WASHINGTON CABINET OF MEDALS, U.S. MINT." The bottom of the medal reads, "INAUGURATED FEB. 22 1860." The medal rests on a ridged base with a gradient gray background that transitions from dark to light. The light source casts a shadow beneath the medal.

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900 × 836 px
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