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1889 Bronze Medal GW-1116 - Pierced Inaugural Centennial

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1889
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown
Composition
Bronze
Edge
Plain

Description

A bronze (AE) medal from 1889 cataloged as GW-1116, commemorating the centennial of Washington's inauguration. This pierced medal (with a hole for suspension, worn as a badge or ornament) celebrates the 100th anniversary of Washington's first inauguration on April 30, 1789. The 1889 centennial generated numerous commemorative medals and tokens. The piercing indicates this was worn during centennial celebrations.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce. Centennial medals exist in quantity but pierced examples vary.

Cross References

Baker 660; Musante GW-1116

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