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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The medal features a bronze-colored coin with a portrait of a man facing right. The man has powdered hair and is wearing a coat. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are inscribed around the top half of the coin, with "GEORGE" on the left and "WASHINGTON" on the right. The coin appears to be old and worn, with a darkened patina and visible scratches. The background behind the coin is a light gray color. The title of the medal is "Medal" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
599 × 572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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