1796 Bronze Medal GW-61, Washington Repub Ameri

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,360 MS66BN 11-09-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

A bronze medal dated 1796 and cataloged as Musante GW-61, bearing the "REPUB. AMERI." (Republica Americana) legend with a Washington portrait. This medal was produced during Washington's final year as president, before he declined a third term and retired to Mount Vernon in March 1797. The 1796 date places this piece during a pivotal moment in American history when the young republic was preparing for its first peaceful transfer of presidential power. The obverse features Washington's portrait with the Republica Americana identification, while the reverse carries complementary patriotic or commemorative imagery. The Musante catalog number GW-61 places this within the comprehensive classification system for Washington medals and tokens. These 1796-dated pieces are particularly interesting because they were produced while Washington was still serving as president, giving them an immediacy that posthumous medals lack. Bronze, medium format.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Medals dated during Washington's presidency carry additional historical significance as contemporary productions.

Cross References

Musante GW-61; PCGS #508309; Baker catalog (related)