(c.1800) Bronze Medal GW-83, Westwood, 2nd Rev.

Coin Details

Description

A bronze medal cataloged as Musante GW-83, known as the Westwood medal with its second reverse die, produced circa 1800. This piece belongs to the broader family of Washington commemorative medals that proliferated in the years surrounding Washington's death in December 1799. The Westwood designation refers to the maker or die sinker responsible for this particular series of Washington portrait medals. The "2nd Rev." indicates this example uses the second known reverse die paired with the Westwood obverse, distinguishing it from specimens struck with the first reverse. The obverse features a portrait of Washington, while the reverse carries a commemorative design specific to this die marriage. These medals were produced in England or America for sale to collectors and admirers of Washington, capitalizing on the strong market for Washingtonia that developed in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Bronze, medium format.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The second reverse die pairing is less commonly encountered than the first reverse variety.

Cross References

Musante GW-83; Baker catalog (related)