Washington and Franklin

Joseph H. Merriam

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a weathered coin or medallion featuring George Washington on the front. The coin is circular with a raised rope-like border around the edge. The profile of George Washington is in the center, facing right. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are written in raised letters along the top edge of the coin. The words "BORN FEBRUARY 22 1732" are written in raised letters along the bottom edge of the coin. The coin has a silver color with areas of blue and green patina. The coin casts a shadow on a plain gray background. The artist and title are Joseph H. Merriam and Washington and Franklin.