1883 Bronze Medal GW-1012, Evacuation Washington, Knox & Clinton

Coin Details

Description

The 1883 medal GW-1012 in bronze depicts the Evacuation of New York with portraits of Washington, Knox, and Clinton — the three key American leaders at the ceremony. George Washington led the triumphal entry; Henry Knox, his artillery commander, had served throughout the war; and George Clinton, Governor of New York, represented the state's civil authority. The three-portrait format distinguishes GW-1012 from single-portrait Evacuation medals, creating a more comprehensive commemoration that acknowledged the collaborative leadership of the Revolution's final chapter. Bronze composition indicates standard production. The trio of Washington, Knox, and Clinton represents the unity of military and civil authority that characterized the American Revolution's peaceful conclusion — a transition from war to governance that set the precedent for the republic's future.

Rarity Notes

Bronze. Washington, Knox & Clinton Evacuation medal. Three-portrait design.

Cross References

Musante-Baker GW-1012; PCGS #677659; Evacuation: Washington, Knox & Clinton