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(ca. 1850) Silver Medal GW-25 - Fronrobert

Strike Type
(ca. 1850) Silver Medal GW-25 - Fronrobert

Coin Details

Year
1850
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Fronrobert (Paris)
Composition
Silver
Edge
Plain

Description

A silver (AR) medal cataloged as GW-25, the Fronrobert Medal, from circa 1850. This medal was produced by the Paris firm of Fronrobert and features a portrait of Washington. European-made Washington medals demonstrate the global fascination with Washington as a symbol of democratic governance. The silver composition indicates this was produced as a premium collector piece.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Silver medals from Fronrobert are scarce.

Cross References

Baker 37; Musante GW-25

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