Medal of the Inauguration of the Washington Cabinet of Medals

The image depicts a round, copper-colored medal featuring a relief portrait of George Washington. The medal has a raised border with a rope-like design. The top of the border reads "GEORGE WASHINGTON" in raised letters. The left side of the border reads "BORN FEB 22 1732" and the right side reads "DIED DEC 14 1799". There are small stars between the text on both sides. The profile portrait of George Washington faces right, with his hair styled in a braid. The background of the image is light gray, with a shadow cast by the medal on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date: 1860
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 599 × 579 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Medal of the Inauguration of the Washington Cabinet of Medals

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