1989 Medal George Washington 200th Anniv. Brass 39mm

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Description

This 1989 brass medal at 39mm commemorates the 200th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. Washington took the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York City, establishing the precedents and traditions that have governed the American presidency ever since. The 39mm diameter corresponds to the traditional dollar-medal size, and the brass composition made this an affordable bicentennial souvenir. The production of commemorative medals in America spans from colonial-era pieces struck in European workshops to modern issues produced with twenty-first century digital design technology and advanced minting equipment. The 1989 inauguration bicentennial was celebrated alongside the broader constitutional bicentennial observances, reminding Americans of the peaceful transfer of power that has characterized the republic since its founding.

Rarity Notes

Brass 39mm. Washington inauguration bicentennial 1989. Affordable commemorative.

Cross References

PCGS #882444; George Washington; Inauguration 200th Anniversary; April 30, 1789