(c.1824) Medal GW-114 Silver Washington-1776

Coin Details

Auction Record

$5,040 MS61 11-09-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

A silver medal cataloged as Musante GW-114, produced circa 1824 and commemorating Washington with the date 1776. This piece was created around the time of the nation's semi-centennial celebrations and the famous return visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1824-1825, a period that sparked renewed interest in Revolutionary War heroes and Washingtonia. The medal connects Washington's legacy to the founding year of 1776, reinforcing his central role in the American Revolution. The obverse features a portrait of Washington, while the reverse incorporates patriotic or commemorative imagery with the 1776 date. Silver strikings of Washington commemorative medals from this period represent premium productions intended for presentation or serious collectors rather than the more common copper or bronze editions produced for general distribution.

Rarity Notes

Rare in silver. Most examples of this type were produced in base metals; silver strikings are seldom encountered.

Cross References

Musante GW-114; Baker catalog (related)