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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round silver coin or medal with a profile portrait of a man with short hair and a braid at the back of his head. The man's head is facing right. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are written in a semicircle around the edge of the coin, in gold-colored raised letters. A small hole is at the top of the coin. The coin has a ridged edge. The coin is on a gray background. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1883
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
600 × 559 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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