Centennial of Washington's Inauguration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin is circular and made of silver-colored metal. The coin features a profile of a man with long hair facing right. The man's hair is styled with a ponytail. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are written in capital letters at the top of the coin, curving around the edge. The years "1789" and "1889" are written in capital letters on either side of the man's head. The text "FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES" is written in capital letters at the bottom of the coin, curving around the edge. The coin has a textured edge with a small hole at the top. The coin appears to be old and worn, with a darkened patina. The background is a light gray surface.