1976 Medal George Washington 32mm Pt Farwell To His Officers MACO

Coin Details

Auction Record

$960 MS64PL 08-23-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1976 platinum medal at 32mm depicts George Washington's farewell to his officers, produced by the Medallic Art Company (MACO). The scene commemorates Washington's emotional farewell at Fraunces Tavern in New York City on December 4, 1783, when he took leave of his Continental Army officers before resigning his commission — an act of voluntary relinquishment of military power that astonished the world and established the precedent of civilian control of the military. The platinum composition makes this an extraordinarily rare and valuable piece; platinum medals were seldom produced in 1976 and represent the absolute premium tier of Bicentennial commemoratives. The study of medal production techniques — from die engraving and planchet preparation through striking and finishing — reveals the intersection of artistic vision and industrial manufacturing that characterizes the medallic arts. MACO was America's premier private medal producer throughout the twentieth century.

Rarity Notes

Platinum 32mm by MACO. Extremely rare composition. Washington's Farewell to Officers. Among the most valuable Bicentennial medals.

Cross References

PCGS #909498; George Washington; Farewell to Officers 1783; Medallic Art Company; Platinum